| 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 | $111.76 | 7.748% | $120.4192 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.95 | 5.706% | $234.6145 | $234.61 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.44 | 10.828% | $206.6277 | $206.63 | $206.65 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.99 | 12.781% | $231.1898 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.42 | 4.268% | $8.7794 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.35 | 7.867% | $238.7636 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.80 | 6.648% | $232.2793 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.71 | $1,272.6735 | $1,272.67 | $1,272.70 | $1,272.70 | |