| 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 | $210.40 | 3.572% | $217.9155 | $217.92 | $217.90 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.96 | 9.595% | $273.9437 | $273.94 | $273.95 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.33 | 8.219% | $251.4252 | $251.43 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.31 | 5.196% | $146.5485 | $146.55 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.93 | 11.331% | $277.1363 | $277.14 | $277.15 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.51 | 11.171% | $98.3975 | $98.40 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.36 | 11.615% | $18.2602 | $18.26 | $18.25 | $18.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.80 | $1,283.6269 | $1,283.64 | $1,283.65 | $1,283.50 | |