| 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 | $217.89 | 5.318% | $229.4774 | $229.48 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.27 | 12.191% | $278.5366 | $278.54 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.91 | 8.242% | $269.4252 | $269.43 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.38 | 10.737% | $20.3535 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.46 | 12.685% | $230.3958 | $230.40 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.75 | 9.155% | $203.847 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.98 | 6.569% | $60.723 | $60.72 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.64 | $1,292.7585 | $1,292.77 | $1,292.80 | $1,292.70 | |