| 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 | $160.97 | 10.449% | $177.7898 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.85 | 6.666% | $241.9718 | $241.97 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.53 | 9.512% | $204.2727 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.72 | 12.395% | $60.3786 | $60.38 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.71 | 13.256% | $242.0394 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.70 | 7.261% | $71.5431 | $71.54 | $71.55 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.65 | 13.103% | $233.7273 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.13 | $1,231.7227 | $1,231.72 | $1,231.75 | $1,231.70 | |