| 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 | $196.79 | 12.693% | $221.7686 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.62 | 3.207% | $238.016 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.55 | 8.470% | $21.2059 | $21.21 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.50 | 8.785% | $173.5121 | $173.51 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.30 | 10.344% | $262.9498 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.62 | 10.849% | $170.2862 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.36 | 7.866% | $153.558 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.74 | $1,241.2966 | $1,241.31 | $1,241.25 | $1,241.30 | |