| 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 | $201.50 | 5.491% | $212.5644 | $212.56 | $212.55 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.26 | 10.318% | $36.6918 | $36.69 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.35 | 4.684% | $196.1255 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.51 | 7.404% | $197.0971 | $197.10 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.92 | 12.423% | $148.3084 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.33 | 6.384% | $245.0343 | $245.03 | $245.05 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.34 | 11.204% | $226.1222 | $226.12 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.21 | $1,261.9437 | $1,261.94 | $1,261.95 | $1,261.90 | |