| 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 | $245.92 | 7.137% | $263.4713 | $263.47 | $263.45 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.65 | 7.473% | $209.1962 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.27 | 12.739% | $248.3302 | $248.33 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.28 | 11.768% | $144.4937 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.48 | 8.793% | $119.1066 | $119.11 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.38 | 10.309% | $240.8928 | $240.89 | $240.90 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.86 | 5.436% | $224.4311 | $224.43 | $224.45 | $224.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,330.84 | $1,449.9219 | $1,449.92 | $1,449.95 | $1,449.90 | |