| 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 | $209.54 | 6.505% | $223.1706 | $223.17 | $223.15 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.25 | 9.222% | $178.3049 | $178.30 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.96 | 9.839% | $228.4212 | $228.42 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.54 | 12.281% | $279.0632 | $279.06 | $279.05 | $279.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.73 | 10.717% | $139.2045 | $139.20 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.38 | 3.854% | $216.411 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.94 | 6.674% | $241.0192 | $241.02 | $241.00 | $241.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,389.34 | $1,505.5946 | $1,505.58 | $1,505.50 | $1,505.60 | |