| 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 | $234.73 | 6.428% | $249.8184 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.97 | 7.560% | $178.5173 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.99 | 10.623% | $221.2349 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.62 | 11.463% | $78.7152 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.68 | 12.405% | $183.9845 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.55 | 8.524% | $243.6906 | $243.69 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.55 | 3.293% | $57.3793 | $57.38 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.09 | $1,213.3402 | $1,213.34 | $1,213.35 | $1,213.30 | |