| 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 | $212.57 | 3.800% | $220.6477 | $220.65 | $220.65 | $220.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.47 | 12.722% | $161.7223 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.78 | 7.484% | $252.3509 | $252.35 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.68 | 12.214% | $151.1298 | $151.13 | $151.15 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.43 | 13.618% | $83.4297 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.80 | 13.294% | $135.7262 | $135.73 | $135.75 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.76 | 11.771% | $272.453 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.49 | $1,277.4596 | $1,277.46 | $1,277.50 | $1,277.40 | |