| 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 | $201.81 | 4.338% | $210.5645 | $210.56 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.65 | 6.347% | $80.4515 | $80.45 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.96 | 5.656% | $242.9665 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.75 | 4.490% | $33.1756 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.59 | 10.479% | $188.4661 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.44 | 6.408% | $49.4159 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.41 | 13.596% | $275.3681 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.61 | $1,080.4082 | $1,080.42 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.60 | |