| 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 | $226.43 | 5.856% | $239.6897 | $239.69 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.74 | 7.374% | $226.28 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.41 | 6.539% | $150.6568 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.41 | 9.592% | $38.8065 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.79 | 10.247% | $215.8526 | $215.85 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.64 | 10.696% | $120.2601 | $120.26 | $120.25 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.27 | 9.494% | $95.5554 | $95.56 | $95.55 | $95.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.69 | $1,087.1011 | $1,087.11 | $1,087.10 | $1,087.30 | |