| 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 | $203.80 | 9.122% | $222.3906 | $222.39 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.47 | 3.737% | $134.3083 | $134.31 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.41 | 13.612% | $279.9513 | $279.95 | $279.95 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.35 | 5.802% | $67.0256 | $67.03 | $67.05 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.35 | 7.318% | $207.4994 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.78 | 12.448% | $86.3376 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.25 | 10.483% | $267.6451 | $267.65 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.41 | $1,265.1579 | $1,265.17 | $1,265.20 | $1,265.10 | |