| 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 | $159.98 | 7.715% | $172.3225 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.72 | 5.267% | $216.5553 | $216.56 | $216.55 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.81 | 9.251% | $139.6337 | $139.63 | $139.65 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.39 | 5.497% | $83.7541 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.43 | 13.855% | $215.6755 | $215.68 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.90 | 5.311% | $260.0129 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.56 | 8.414% | $217.4351 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.79 | $1,305.3891 | $1,305.39 | $1,305.40 | $1,305.40 | |