| 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 | $21.59 | 7.274% | $23.1605 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.81 | 3.564% | $86.797 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.40 | 11.600% | $271.6344 | $271.63 | $271.65 | $271.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.55 | 12.871% | $182.3431 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.78 | 3.158% | $246.3207 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.51 | 9.198% | $235.3326 | $235.33 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.95 | 8.677% | $264.0308 | $264.03 | $264.05 | $264.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.59 | $1,309.6191 | $1,309.61 | $1,309.65 | $1,309.50 | |