| 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 | $208.84 | 4.765% | $218.7912 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.98 | 9.449% | $98.4822 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.85 | 5.480% | $180.2126 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.26 | 4.181% | $231.5527 | $231.55 | $231.55 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.85 | 5.236% | $193.4764 | $193.48 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.32 | 13.612% | $49.2167 | $49.22 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.33 | 13.710% | $272.1421 | $272.14 | $272.15 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.43 | $1,243.8739 | $1,243.87 | $1,243.90 | $1,243.90 | |