| 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 | $199.89 | 3.245% | $206.3764 | $206.38 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.96 | 10.165% | $150.882 | $150.88 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.32 | 7.360% | $32.5516 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.63 | 10.225% | $249.8029 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.80 | 13.254% | $93.7743 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.93 | 11.310% | $257.0482 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.91 | 11.258% | $154.5485 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.44 | $1,144.9839 | $1,144.98 | $1,145.00 | $1,145.00 | |