| 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 | $75.49 | 11.551% | $84.2098 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.27 | 6.268% | $196.8827 | $196.88 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.74 | 4.665% | $218.4777 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.65 | 9.490% | $239.3999 | $239.40 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.79 | 10.246% | $209.2359 | $209.24 | $209.25 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.38 | 5.125% | $143.3695 | $143.37 | $143.35 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.87 | 12.570% | $148.4461 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,146.19 | $1,240.0216 | $1,240.03 | $1,240.05 | $1,240.00 | |