| 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 | $203.50 | 5.309% | $214.3038 | $214.30 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.45 | 7.826% | $242.0155 | $242.02 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.58 | 5.130% | $258.1783 | $258.18 | $258.20 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.79 | 4.680% | $210.187 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.71 | 11.690% | $148.2238 | $148.22 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.37 | 9.278% | $72.5278 | $72.53 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.94 | 5.129% | $101.9121 | $101.91 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.34 | $1,247.3483 | $1,247.35 | $1,247.35 | $1,247.30 | |