| 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 | $212.52 | 4.242% | $221.5351 | $221.54 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.90 | 3.687% | $96.3252 | $96.33 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.99 | 12.102% | $82.9443 | $82.94 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.48 | 4.761% | $47.6453 | $47.65 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.68 | 12.425% | $149.1655 | $149.17 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.84 | 10.356% | $266.885 | $266.89 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.52 | 5.765% | $184.5811 | $184.58 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.93 | $1,049.0815 | $1,049.10 | $1,049.15 | $1,049.00 | |