| 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 | $229.28 | 11.657% | $256.0072 | $256.01 | $256.00 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.53 | 6.164% | $102.4801 | $102.48 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.80 | 4.351% | $217.8849 | $217.88 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.68 | 4.169% | $170.5038 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.35 | 13.400% | $199.9809 | $199.98 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.31 | 13.591% | $102.584 | $102.58 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.72 | 11.330% | $166.6833 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,114.67 | $1,216.1242 | $1,216.11 | $1,216.20 | $1,216.20 | |