| 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 | $217.68 | 11.717% | $243.1856 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.32 | 5.289% | $126.6837 | $126.68 | $126.70 | $126.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.93 | 12.595% | $211.5998 | $211.60 | $211.60 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.87 | 11.400% | $215.9712 | $215.97 | $215.95 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.69 | 12.729% | $136.0526 | $136.05 | $136.05 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.71 | 4.460% | $181.4575 | $181.46 | $181.45 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.70 | 13.717% | $39.4598 | $39.46 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.90 | $1,154.4102 | $1,154.41 | $1,154.40 | $1,154.60 | |