| 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 | $238.96 | 5.400% | $251.8638 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.64 | 9.539% | $166.1049 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.52 | 12.125% | $68.9793 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.52 | 4.689% | $222.4851 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.63 | 11.223% | $11.823 | $11.82 | $11.80 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.82 | 13.466% | $226.7278 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.64 | 10.558% | $217.4013 | $217.40 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.73 | $1,165.3852 | $1,165.38 | $1,165.40 | $1,165.40 | |