| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $199.45 | 8.207% | $215.8189 | $215.82 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.78 | 5.854% | $142.67 | $142.67 | $142.65 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.50 | 7.470% | $252.0172 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.70 | 3.507% | $17.2857 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.39 | 11.553% | $89.6775 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.50 | 5.768% | $238.5068 | $238.51 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.60 | 7.283% | $245.2489 | $245.25 | $245.25 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,119.92 | $1,201.2250 | $1,201.24 | $1,201.20 | $1,201.20 | |