| 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 | $231.72 | 8.505% | $251.4278 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.57 | 4.507% | $232.6012 | $232.60 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.71 | 4.433% | $211.6961 | $211.70 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.69 | 7.866% | $236.9708 | $236.97 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.51 | 10.752% | $222.0688 | $222.07 | $222.05 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.70 | 10.391% | $127.7224 | $127.72 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.47 | 7.803% | $112.6218 | $112.62 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,297.37 | $1,395.1089 | $1,395.11 | $1,395.05 | $1,395.10 | |