| 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 | $197.97 | 5.711% | $209.2761 | $209.28 | $209.30 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.70 | 5.581% | $209.7894 | $209.79 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.46 | 8.822% | $148.4985 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.88 | 5.774% | $137.3793 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.95 | 6.123% | $233.4175 | $233.42 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.78 | 8.508% | $58.3556 | $58.36 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.59 | 9.680% | $247.4271 | $247.43 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.33 | $1,244.1435 | $1,244.16 | $1,244.20 | $1,244.20 | |