| 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 | $201.54 | 8.396% | $218.4613 | $218.46 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.90 | 9.687% | $184.1645 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.72 | 13.388% | $123.2754 | $123.28 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.52 | 8.360% | $240.0391 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.50 | 6.300% | $93.0125 | $93.01 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.60 | 12.166% | $208.1801 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.37 | 6.581% | $211.4247 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.15 | $1,278.5576 | $1,278.55 | $1,278.55 | $1,278.60 | |