| 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 | $203.58 | 5.830% | $215.4487 | $215.45 | $215.45 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.67 | 8.211% | $47.2557 | $47.26 | $47.25 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.53 | 4.775% | $254.1108 | $254.11 | $254.10 | $254.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.89 | 11.194% | $230.0493 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.60 | 12.777% | $49.1708 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.25 | 13.327% | $7.0829 | $7.08 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.44 | 11.687% | $266.3065 | $266.31 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.96 | $1,069.4247 | $1,069.43 | $1,069.40 | $1,069.40 | |