| 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 | $205.48 | 5.227% | $216.2204 | $216.22 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.76 | 7.496% | $251.2826 | $251.28 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.74 | 13.520% | $229.0152 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.38 | 7.271% | $238.5492 | $238.55 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.37 | 5.738% | $170.6294 | $170.63 | $170.65 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.55 | 8.248% | $117.5032 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.28 | 10.265% | $150.2691 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,269.56 | $1,373.4691 | $1,373.47 | $1,373.45 | $1,373.40 | |