| 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 | $199.74 | 7.833% | $215.3856 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.83 | 8.593% | $83.432 | $83.43 | $83.45 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.91 | 10.794% | $275.7773 | $275.78 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.74 | 9.522% | $257.0919 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.34 | 13.466% | $32.1563 | $32.16 | $32.15 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.90 | 9.227% | $77.4419 | $77.44 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.75 | 6.611% | $253.4677 | $253.47 | $253.45 | $253.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.21 | $1,194.7527 | $1,194.76 | $1,194.80 | $1,194.80 | |