| 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 | $220.37 | 6.278% | $234.2048 | $234.20 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.64 | 5.525% | $208.5596 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.74 | 3.125% | $139.9819 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.62 | 8.405% | $68.9673 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.90 | 10.201% | $270.9843 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.36 | 9.218% | $240.6728 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.99 | 8.355% | $115.929 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.62 | $1,279.2997 | $1,279.29 | $1,279.30 | $1,279.40 | |