| 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 | $198.25 | 3.434% | $205.0579 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.92 | 7.206% | $155.3629 | $155.36 | $155.35 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.56 | 11.858% | $227.6981 | $227.70 | $227.70 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.72 | 8.824% | $230.4022 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.69 | 13.244% | $254.4479 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.54 | 5.479% | $246.3357 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.54 | 12.425% | $281.6696 | $281.67 | $281.65 | $281.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,467.22 | $1,600.9743 | $1,600.98 | $1,600.95 | $1,601.00 | |