| 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 | $217.30 | 12.840% | $245.2013 | $245.20 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.44 | 4.331% | $256.07 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.74 | 7.528% | $108.3237 | $108.32 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.89 | 4.287% | $240.7883 | $240.79 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.87 | 5.789% | $184.9932 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.38 | 4.210% | $128.5743 | $128.57 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.71 | 12.239% | $266.8033 | $266.80 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,330.33 | $1,430.7541 | $1,430.74 | $1,430.70 | $1,430.80 | |