| 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 | $201.42 | 9.345% | $220.2427 | $220.24 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.51 | 9.593% | $112.3438 | $112.34 | $112.35 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.72 | 5.857% | $262.229 | $262.23 | $262.25 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.85 | 6.485% | $46.6937 | $46.69 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.72 | 12.624% | $201.2816 | $201.28 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.81 | 10.172% | $187.0831 | $187.08 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.55 | 9.447% | $186.6619 | $186.66 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.58 | $1,216.5358 | $1,216.52 | $1,216.60 | $1,216.50 | |