| 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 | $202.65 | 7.190% | $217.2205 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.30 | 12.846% | $249.7282 | $249.73 | $249.75 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.86 | 5.709% | $122.4744 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.38 | 8.678% | $156.9093 | $156.91 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.33 | 11.824% | $105.4836 | $105.48 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.52 | 12.758% | $183.2543 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.41 | 12.152% | $246.0727 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.45 | $1,281.1430 | $1,281.13 | $1,281.10 | $1,281.20 | |