| 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 | $230.67 | 6.395% | $245.4213 | $245.42 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.48 | 11.171% | $129.492 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.49 | 12.485% | $19.6736 | $19.67 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.44 | 6.366% | $114.2796 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.51 | 10.745% | $85.8384 | $85.84 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.67 | 6.800% | $246.3556 | $246.36 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.73 | 5.211% | $238.5449 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.99 | $1,079.6054 | $1,079.60 | $1,079.60 | $1,079.60 | |