| 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 | $214.98 | 6.357% | $228.6463 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.53 | 9.253% | $190.6793 | $190.68 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.70 | 5.127% | $156.3238 | $156.32 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.79 | 13.612% | $229.2577 | $229.26 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.42 | 6.368% | $187.6544 | $187.65 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.77 | 7.605% | $156.8558 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.82 | 12.618% | $279.0899 | $279.09 | $279.10 | $279.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,310.01 | $1,428.5072 | $1,428.51 | $1,428.50 | $1,428.60 | |