| 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 | $206.70 | 12.427% | $232.3866 | $232.39 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.64 | 6.457% | $233.8222 | $233.82 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.57 | 6.805% | $183.2453 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.40 | 4.280% | $174.5647 | $174.56 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.25 | 9.295% | $108.4753 | $108.48 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.48 | 9.746% | $263.9172 | $263.92 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.74 | 4.781% | $219.7677 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,314.78 | $1,416.1790 | $1,416.19 | $1,416.15 | $1,416.20 | |