| 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 | $226.30 | 5.626% | $239.0316 | $239.03 | $239.05 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.75 | 7.115% | $155.049 | $155.05 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.40 | 10.377% | $256.5161 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.81 | 11.813% | $235.713 | $235.71 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.51 | 13.109% | $70.7044 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.64 | 10.672% | $155.6491 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.30 | 6.741% | $230.8808 | $230.88 | $230.90 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,233.71 | $1,343.5440 | $1,343.54 | $1,343.55 | $1,343.40 | |