| 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 | $233.64 | 5.519% | $246.5346 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.46 | 8.437% | $210.8666 | $210.87 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.57 | 7.307% | $262.4407 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.93 | 12.392% | $211.2183 | $211.22 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.38 | 8.843% | $191.9773 | $191.98 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.25 | 7.429% | $192.5665 | $192.57 | $192.55 | $192.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.83 | 7.740% | $265.9346 | $265.93 | $265.95 | $265.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,463.06 | $1,581.5386 | $1,581.54 | $1,581.55 | $1,581.50 | |