| 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 | $207.89 | 7.485% | $223.4506 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.92 | 13.145% | $238.6454 | $238.65 | $238.65 | $238.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.70 | 8.146% | $155.4058 | $155.41 | $155.40 | $155.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.96 | 10.135% | $30.7937 | $30.79 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.77 | 7.640% | $187.046 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.41 | 3.239% | $257.4884 | $257.49 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.30 | 5.791% | $186.5095 | $186.51 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.95 | $1,279.3394 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.35 | $1,279.30 | |