| 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 | $234.75 | 3.102% | $242.0319 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.80 | 10.847% | $40.7917 | $40.79 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.62 | 12.834% | $220.7259 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.58 | 3.659% | $207.9192 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.55 | 6.840% | $179.0104 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.85 | 10.502% | $216.4182 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.74 | 3.834% | $174.1712 | $174.17 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,198.89 | $1,281.0685 | $1,281.07 | $1,281.05 | $1,281.00 | |