| 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 | $218.77 | 6.312% | $232.5788 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.78 | 8.788% | $129.2184 | $129.22 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.96 | 9.150% | $140.7598 | $140.76 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.88 | 4.303% | $247.0729 | $247.07 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.37 | 13.511% | $82.1479 | $82.15 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.98 | 10.487% | $183.3863 | $183.39 | $183.40 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.89 | 11.447% | $84.5771 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.63 | $1,099.7412 | $1,099.75 | $1,099.75 | $1,099.80 | |