| 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 | $199.37 | 9.585% | $218.4796 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.74 | 5.412% | $68.2437 | $68.24 | $68.25 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.59 | 13.136% | $281.2448 | $281.24 | $281.25 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.28 | 8.451% | $133.6984 | $133.70 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.56 | 8.454% | $266.3196 | $266.32 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.89 | 4.282% | $36.384 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.36 | 13.636% | $136.7723 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.79 | $1,141.1424 | $1,141.13 | $1,141.15 | $1,141.10 | |