| 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 | $200.84 | 12.756% | $226.4592 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.81 | 13.326% | $275.1669 | $275.17 | $275.15 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.69 | 3.674% | $49.4421 | $49.44 | $49.45 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.68 | 5.696% | $188.8576 | $188.86 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.67 | 9.353% | $129.7692 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.68 | 8.148% | $265.698 | $265.70 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.99 | 7.343% | $132.0212 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.36 | $1,267.4142 | $1,267.42 | $1,267.35 | $1,267.50 | |