| 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 | $212.52 | 5.132% | $223.4265 | $223.43 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.83 | 3.510% | $144.738 | $144.74 | $144.75 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.74 | 3.859% | $258.3389 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.48 | 4.367% | $244.7197 | $244.72 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.27 | 3.727% | $18.9509 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.56 | 5.464% | $209.4093 | $209.41 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.77 | 7.811% | $201.3586 | $201.36 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,239.17 | $1,300.9419 | $1,300.95 | $1,300.95 | $1,300.90 | |