| 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 | $200.50 | 8.832% | $218.2082 | $218.21 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.83 | 12.609% | $270.0702 | $270.07 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.73 | 5.603% | $198.2485 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.53 | 7.861% | $205.5076 | $205.51 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.80 | 6.265% | $253.7608 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.60 | 11.801% | $137.068 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.32 | 10.864% | $209.8877 | $209.89 | $209.90 | $209.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,369.31 | $1,492.7510 | $1,492.76 | $1,492.70 | $1,492.80 | |