| 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 | $200.93 | 5.744% | $212.4714 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.48 | 10.381% | $241.1604 | $241.16 | $241.15 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.33 | 9.658% | $181.2976 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.78 | 12.874% | $220.9847 | $220.98 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.58 | 13.313% | $185.3574 | $185.36 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.97 | 3.497% | $214.2077 | $214.21 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.85 | 11.190% | $88.7852 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,230.92 | $1,344.2644 | $1,344.27 | $1,344.25 | $1,344.40 | |