| 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 | $51.30 | 9.465% | $56.1555 | $56.16 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.83 | 11.543% | $242.9741 | $242.97 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.97 | 6.270% | $242.2637 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.81 | 12.275% | $207.4954 | $207.50 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.26 | 3.558% | $230.168 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.98 | 4.751% | $191.6734 | $191.67 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.88 | 5.141% | $112.3747 | $112.37 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,194.03 | $1,283.1048 | $1,283.10 | $1,283.00 | $1,283.30 | |