| 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 | $202.38 | 7.521% | $217.601 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.32 | 7.161% | $103.2175 | $103.22 | $103.20 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.51 | 12.758% | $274.577 | $274.58 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.37 | 5.107% | $189.5815 | $189.58 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.64 | 7.304% | $43.6083 | $43.61 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.55 | 12.590% | $219.0438 | $219.04 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.67 | 12.831% | $203.8518 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.44 | $1,251.4809 | $1,251.48 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.50 | |