| 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 | $229.30 | 5.612% | $242.1683 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.97 | 13.427% | $74.8278 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.44 | 12.336% | $157.7647 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.72 | 12.243% | $227.539 | $227.54 | $227.55 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.79 | 13.531% | $114.4279 | $114.43 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.63 | 12.324% | $227.6021 | $227.60 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.40 | 7.248% | $36.8933 | $36.89 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.25 | $1,081.2231 | $1,081.22 | $1,081.25 | $1,081.20 | |