| 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 | $221.64 | 12.154% | $248.5781 | $248.58 | $248.60 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.80 | 6.586% | $26.4333 | $26.43 | $26.45 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.90 | 3.276% | $8.1588 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.50 | 8.304% | $24.3684 | $24.37 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.93 | 9.794% | $216.2173 | $216.22 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.75 | 4.280% | $19.5525 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.92 | 5.392% | $238.1016 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.44 | $781.4100 | $781.41 | $781.40 | $781.50 | |