| 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 | $204.70 | 7.721% | $220.5049 | $220.50 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.50 | 8.152% | $156.2796 | $156.28 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.33 | 6.245% | $261.7133 | $261.71 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.49 | 9.335% | $19.1227 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.61 | 13.118% | $261.9926 | $261.99 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.92 | 10.451% | $171.1107 | $171.11 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.42 | 10.658% | $145.4267 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.97 | $1,236.1505 | $1,236.14 | $1,236.15 | $1,236.10 | |