| 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 | $178.59 | 13.354% | $202.4389 | $202.44 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.71 | 11.382% | $46.4574 | $46.46 | $46.45 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.29 | 3.615% | $204.422 | $204.42 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.84 | 8.659% | $251.915 | $251.92 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.34 | 11.151% | $238.2411 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.72 | 4.115% | $91.3297 | $91.33 | $91.35 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.80 | 4.672% | $176.6863 | $176.69 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.29 | $1,211.4904 | $1,211.50 | $1,211.50 | $1,211.40 | |