| 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 | $206.43 | 5.791% | $218.3844 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.31 | 5.538% | $118.5297 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.92 | 11.369% | $260.5144 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.57 | 3.396% | $245.6379 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.62 | 11.558% | $186.9935 | $186.99 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.35 | 10.407% | $163.7888 | $163.79 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.61 | 12.522% | $249.36 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,327.81 | $1,443.2087 | $1,443.20 | $1,443.25 | $1,443.20 | |