| 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 | $204.78 | 12.512% | $230.4021 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.43 | 13.128% | $212.0358 | $212.04 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.31 | 12.853% | $168.5008 | $168.50 | $168.50 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.94 | 11.729% | $115.0138 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.27 | 3.436% | $166.8112 | $166.81 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.27 | 10.228% | $47.6957 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.50 | 3.810% | $209.1772 | $209.18 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.50 | $1,149.6366 | $1,149.64 | $1,149.65 | $1,149.60 | |