| 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 | $212.81 | 3.402% | $220.0498 | $220.05 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.76 | 7.442% | $121.1516 | $121.15 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.58 | 10.297% | $144.0258 | $144.03 | $144.05 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.93 | 7.759% | $215.4426 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.61 | 10.157% | $189.0404 | $189.04 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.96 | 12.324% | $108.9094 | $108.91 | $108.90 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 5.223% | $258.2909 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.12 | $1,256.9105 | $1,256.91 | $1,256.95 | $1,256.80 | |