| 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 | $211.96 | 4.160% | $220.7775 | $220.78 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.83 | 12.348% | $160.4666 | $160.47 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.50 | 10.365% | $104.2949 | $104.29 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.54 | 9.546% | $41.1236 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.64 | 5.693% | $252.2258 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.34 | 6.800% | $236.3911 | $236.39 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.66 | 6.541% | $172.2342 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.47 | $1,187.5137 | $1,187.51 | $1,187.55 | $1,187.50 | |