| 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 | $212.87 | 3.556% | $220.4397 | $220.44 | $220.45 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.40 | 8.409% | $108.8426 | $108.84 | $108.85 | $108.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.96 | 5.652% | $86.5924 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.80 | 12.702% | $197.0031 | $197.00 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.32 | 3.636% | $125.7312 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.49 | 6.840% | $126.5947 | $126.59 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.91 | 10.162% | $253.2735 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.75 | $1,118.4772 | $1,118.46 | $1,118.50 | $1,118.40 | |