| 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 | $200.91 | 3.722% | $208.3879 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.27 | 11.639% | $277.1661 | $277.17 | $277.15 | $277.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.91 | 10.823% | $223.7627 | $223.76 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.37 | 11.339% | $215.2962 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.40 | 10.844% | $173.36 | $173.36 | $173.35 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.82 | 10.856% | $96.2452 | $96.25 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.32 | 10.412% | $72.1211 | $72.12 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.00 | $1,266.3392 | $1,266.35 | $1,266.30 | $1,266.40 | |