| 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 | $220.36 | 12.655% | $248.2466 | $248.25 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.45 | 6.629% | $81.5179 | $81.52 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.92 | 8.340% | $74.6679 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.86 | 7.184% | $219.5771 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.70 | 9.413% | $238.1921 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.95 | 12.139% | $96.3835 | $96.38 | $96.40 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.96 | 10.336% | $255.9354 | $255.94 | $255.95 | $255.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.20 | $1,214.5205 | $1,214.53 | $1,214.55 | $1,214.50 | |