| 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 | $213.50 | 5.325% | $224.8689 | $224.87 | $224.85 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.84 | 3.805% | $97.4106 | $97.41 | $97.40 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.27 | 6.321% | $80.0278 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.88 | 13.605% | $203.2166 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.99 | 3.508% | $247.3738 | $247.37 | $247.35 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.72 | 5.200% | $135.4134 | $135.41 | $135.40 | $135.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.69 | 10.675% | $271.9174 | $271.92 | $271.90 | $271.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.89 | $1,260.2285 | $1,260.23 | $1,260.15 | $1,260.20 | |