| 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 | $220.87 | 6.509% | $235.2464 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.77 | 13.851% | $249.0718 | $249.07 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.65 | 11.182% | $220.863 | $220.86 | $220.85 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.73 | 10.868% | $236.9582 | $236.96 | $236.95 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.69 | 9.716% | $131.3191 | $131.32 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.79 | 7.448% | $131.9354 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.89 | 5.499% | $80.0632 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.39 | $1,285.4571 | $1,285.46 | $1,285.40 | $1,285.50 | |