| 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 | $39.62 | 8.105% | $42.8312 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.28 | 6.229% | $217.0046 | $217.00 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.95 | 10.538% | $197.8078 | $197.81 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.46 | 10.719% | $29.2962 | $29.30 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.90 | 3.534% | $253.5548 | $253.55 | $253.55 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.49 | 7.204% | $250.3106 | $250.31 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.65 | 9.450% | $249.1629 | $249.16 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.35 | $1,239.9681 | $1,239.96 | $1,239.95 | $1,240.00 | |