| 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 | $208.37 | 5.360% | $219.5386 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.53 | 4.247% | $246.5754 | $246.58 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.30 | 8.197% | $158.2922 | $158.29 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.97 | 7.167% | $212.1585 | $212.16 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.98 | 4.344% | $211.7975 | $211.80 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.76 | 4.443% | $9.1492 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.84 | 3.710% | $181.3266 | $181.33 | $181.35 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.75 | $1,238.8380 | $1,238.85 | $1,238.90 | $1,238.80 | |