| 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 | $201.29 | 6.298% | $213.9672 | $213.97 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.30 | 8.607% | $99.1582 | $99.16 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.51 | 3.536% | $158.9381 | $158.94 | $158.95 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.42 | 13.210% | $170.2905 | $170.29 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.78 | 5.541% | $144.359 | $144.36 | $144.35 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.40 | 4.561% | $241.9542 | $241.95 | $241.95 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.94 | 7.386% | $228.6677 | $228.67 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.64 | $1,257.3349 | $1,257.34 | $1,257.30 | $1,257.50 | |