| 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 | $200.90 | 5.710% | $212.3714 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.36 | 11.274% | $265.2327 | $265.23 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.38 | 4.430% | $47.3903 | $47.39 | $47.40 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.30 | 5.320% | $180.4132 | $180.41 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.76 | 11.461% | $152.4341 | $152.43 | $152.45 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.75 | 8.703% | $221.4824 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.34 | 7.548% | $158.4612 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.79 | $1,237.7853 | $1,237.77 | $1,237.80 | $1,237.80 | |