| 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 | $201.84 | 3.750% | $209.409 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.60 | 8.328% | $11.4828 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.50 | 3.304% | $215.3888 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.78 | 6.487% | $104.123 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.83 | 7.810% | $215.4367 | $215.44 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.81 | 8.137% | $269.0557 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.55 | 5.869% | $146.6815 | $146.68 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.91 | $1,171.5775 | $1,171.58 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.60 | |