| 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 | $195.30 | 12.240% | $219.2047 | $219.20 | $219.20 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.66 | 8.745% | $161.6603 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.25 | 5.354% | $32.9231 | $32.92 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.62 | 8.410% | $119.9231 | $119.92 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.31 | 13.392% | $223.7338 | $223.73 | $223.75 | $223.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.97 | 8.709% | $233.6917 | $233.69 | $233.70 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.81 | 12.389% | $260.5289 | $260.53 | $260.55 | $260.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.92 | $1,251.6656 | $1,251.65 | $1,251.65 | $1,251.60 | |