| 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 | $20.40 | 8.286% | $22.0903 | $22.09 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.99 | 12.133% | $272.472 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.42 | 6.449% | $238.8928 | $238.89 | $238.90 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.58 | 3.701% | $189.3373 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.97 | 12.849% | $189.5525 | $189.55 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.77 | 11.623% | $273.2196 | $273.22 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.70 | 13.802% | $50.8695 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.83 | $1,236.4340 | $1,236.43 | $1,236.40 | $1,236.50 | |