| 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 | $217.88 | 11.395% | $242.7074 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.76 | 13.682% | $285.069 | $285.07 | $285.05 | $285.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.89 | 12.568% | $230.6406 | $230.64 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.33 | 13.637% | $234.4672 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.44 | 4.595% | $98.7795 | $98.78 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.92 | 5.825% | $86.6918 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.32 | 3.186% | $24.063 | $24.06 | $24.05 | $24.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.54 | $1,202.4185 | $1,202.42 | $1,202.40 | $1,202.50 | |