| 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 | $227.85 | 3.436% | $235.6789 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.26 | 4.217% | $179.5242 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.96 | 3.621% | $30.0086 | $30.01 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.83 | 3.668% | $171.9126 | $171.91 | $171.90 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.49 | 13.456% | $244.4863 | $244.49 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.66 | 7.299% | $33.9709 | $33.97 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.98 | 11.109% | $278.8614 | $278.86 | $278.85 | $278.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.03 | $1,174.4429 | $1,174.44 | $1,174.40 | $1,174.50 | |