| 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 | $225.47 | 5.570% | $238.0287 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.70 | 9.365% | $103.5687 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.27 | 9.816% | $227.6156 | $227.62 | $227.60 | $227.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.76 | 7.616% | $36.3312 | $36.33 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.57 | 9.619% | $36.7991 | $36.80 | $36.80 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.35 | 3.351% | $179.159 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.33 | 10.440% | $273.1513 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.45 | $1,094.6536 | $1,094.66 | $1,094.65 | $1,094.70 | |