| 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 | $199.78 | 4.418% | $208.6063 | $208.61 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.88 | 7.845% | $206.933 | $206.93 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.37 | 11.462% | $134.1668 | $134.17 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.65 | 10.540% | $11.7725 | $11.77 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.98 | 4.768% | $226.2779 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.65 | 5.149% | $246.7321 | $246.73 | $246.75 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.92 | 9.718% | $224.8341 | $224.83 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.23 | $1,259.3227 | $1,259.32 | $1,259.35 | $1,259.30 | |