| 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 | $204.74 | 6.107% | $217.2435 | $217.24 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.78 | 3.405% | $140.4033 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.93 | 8.399% | $197.2103 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.26 | 13.131% | $34.2334 | $34.23 | $34.25 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.57 | 5.609% | $190.6982 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.26 | 9.606% | $207.4403 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.92 | 9.807% | $273.3316 | $273.33 | $273.35 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.46 | $1,260.5606 | $1,260.55 | $1,260.60 | $1,260.40 | |