| 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 | $211.81 | 8.315% | $229.422 | $229.42 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.55 | 11.292% | $255.4708 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.36 | 10.346% | $199.02 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.73 | 8.509% | $263.3839 | $263.38 | $263.40 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.78 | 7.309% | $249.7939 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.45 | 11.622% | $137.7974 | $137.80 | $137.80 | $137.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.70 | 5.258% | $8.1049 | $8.10 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.38 | $1,342.9929 | $1,342.98 | $1,342.95 | $1,343.00 | |