| 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 | $225.25 | 7.604% | $242.378 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.63 | 9.304% | $221.4827 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.50 | 3.396% | $28.4339 | $28.43 | $28.45 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.78 | 7.106% | $92.9466 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.29 | 9.501% | $202.8944 | $202.89 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.78 | 12.739% | $279.3447 | $279.34 | $279.35 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.51 | 13.660% | $79.0051 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.74 | $1,146.4854 | $1,146.48 | $1,146.55 | $1,146.40 | |