| 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 | $205.25 | 5.442% | $216.4197 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.34 | 8.827% | $141.8451 | $141.85 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.96 | 3.670% | $161.6837 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.34 | 8.672% | $265.5292 | $265.53 | $265.55 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.71 | 3.468% | $138.3471 | $138.35 | $138.35 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.49 | 7.673% | $199.7226 | $199.72 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.35 | 6.208% | $217.036 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,259.44 | $1,340.5834 | $1,340.59 | $1,340.60 | $1,340.40 | |