| 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 | $201.83 | 11.173% | $224.3805 | $224.38 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.41 | 4.227% | $225.5577 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 10.559% | $263.8048 | $263.80 | $263.80 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.32 | 12.776% | $73.6653 | $73.67 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.65 | 11.629% | $164.8202 | $164.82 | $164.80 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.52 | 13.738% | $113.1921 | $113.19 | $113.20 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.78 | 3.704% | $224.8095 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,186.12 | $1,290.2301 | $1,290.23 | $1,290.20 | $1,290.30 | |