| 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 | $232.36 | 5.715% | $245.6394 | $245.64 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.78 | 3.733% | $235.2457 | $235.25 | $235.25 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.97 | 6.473% | $236.3381 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.93 | 5.301% | $161.0368 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.34 | 12.405% | $213.9517 | $213.95 | $213.95 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.94 | 12.110% | $16.7492 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.48 | 6.593% | $165.7308 | $165.73 | $165.75 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.80 | $1,274.6917 | $1,274.70 | $1,274.75 | $1,274.50 | |