| 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 | $218.64 | 5.138% | $229.8737 | $229.87 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.31 | 7.458% | $177.6388 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.50 | 6.820% | $128.7181 | $128.72 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.30 | 10.184% | $96.1906 | $96.19 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.56 | 12.740% | $96.4603 | $96.46 | $96.45 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.31 | 4.722% | $201.3909 | $201.39 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.99 | 11.442% | $268.5641 | $268.56 | $268.55 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.61 | $1,198.8365 | $1,198.83 | $1,198.80 | $1,198.90 | |