| 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 | $225.96 | 5.533% | $238.4624 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.59 | 11.855% | $147.19 | $147.19 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.51 | 13.597% | $210.7338 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.70 | 3.260% | $61.6462 | $61.65 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.51 | 12.694% | $231.5974 | $231.60 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.88 | 13.314% | $240.0897 | $240.09 | $240.10 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.88 | 7.585% | $39.6773 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.03 | $1,169.3968 | $1,169.40 | $1,169.45 | $1,169.40 | |