| 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 | $228.72 | 4.284% | $238.5184 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.74 | 9.223% | $235.6377 | $235.64 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.99 | 12.738% | $86.797 | $86.80 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.40 | 7.459% | $238.9888 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.51 | 7.466% | $198.2855 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.59 | 4.699% | $50.8732 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.56 | 3.526% | $205.5612 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.51 | $1,254.6618 | $1,254.67 | $1,254.65 | $1,254.70 | |