| 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 | $227.99 | 4.586% | $238.4456 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.71 | 13.113% | $239.4715 | $239.47 | $239.45 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.86 | 5.640% | $219.5833 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.40 | 7.874% | $120.1716 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.65 | 5.479% | $98.7811 | $98.78 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.30 | 7.230% | $85.0334 | $85.03 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.86 | 11.425% | $96.7838 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.77 | $1,098.2703 | $1,098.26 | $1,098.30 | $1,098.30 | |