| 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 | $209.93 | 3.536% | $217.3531 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.69 | 4.104% | $254.7321 | $254.73 | $254.75 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.56 | 12.247% | $237.4698 | $237.47 | $237.45 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.85 | 4.324% | $152.1566 | $152.16 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.46 | 6.856% | $47.5082 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.38 | 8.463% | $266.1465 | $266.15 | $266.15 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.63 | 7.150% | $213.9035 | $213.90 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,301.50 | $1,389.2698 | $1,389.27 | $1,389.25 | $1,389.30 | |