| 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 | $206.52 | 5.188% | $217.2343 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.57 | 5.150% | $256.1139 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.72 | 12.441% | $70.523 | $70.52 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.97 | 7.826% | $218.8544 | $218.85 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.72 | 4.282% | $162.3879 | $162.39 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.48 | 13.530% | $142.4574 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.67 | 13.725% | $275.9765 | $275.98 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.65 | $1,343.5474 | $1,343.54 | $1,343.55 | $1,343.60 | |