| 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 | $243.96 | 13.699% | $277.3801 | $277.38 | $277.40 | $277.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.88 | 3.433% | $202.6046 | $202.60 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.67 | 8.240% | $221.5348 | $221.53 | $221.55 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.90 | 7.737% | $188.432 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.61 | 13.635% | $46.1472 | $46.15 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.26 | 8.760% | $95.9916 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.51 | 9.784% | $180.6057 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.79 | $1,212.6960 | $1,212.69 | $1,212.75 | $1,212.60 | |