| 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 | $230.48 | 11.857% | $257.808 | $257.81 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.67 | 7.403% | $232.7101 | $232.71 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.61 | 8.475% | $36.4584 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.83 | 10.216% | $78.066 | $78.07 | $78.05 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.37 | 4.678% | $214.9772 | $214.98 | $215.00 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.58 | 6.682% | $137.1717 | $137.17 | $137.15 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.26 | 9.147% | $232.7669 | $232.77 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.80 | $1,189.9583 | $1,189.97 | $1,189.90 | $1,190.10 | |