| 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 | $238.62 | 5.238% | $251.1189 | $251.12 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.94 | 13.831% | $112.6244 | $112.62 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.95 | 6.869% | $29.8699 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.58 | 9.129% | $6.0894 | $6.09 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.61 | 11.581% | $137.9253 | $137.93 | $137.95 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.58 | 8.822% | $229.1574 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.39 | 4.233% | $32.7187 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.67 | $799.5040 | $799.51 | $799.45 | $799.50 | |