| 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 | $207.61 | 3.255% | $214.3677 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.67 | 9.358% | $242.4139 | $242.41 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.48 | 7.639% | $95.239 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.29 | 10.418% | $181.4057 | $181.41 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.51 | 9.522% | $42.1769 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.72 | 6.390% | $258.2298 | $258.23 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.27 | 3.739% | $245.1041 | $245.10 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.55 | $1,278.9371 | $1,278.94 | $1,278.95 | $1,278.90 | |