| 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 | $201.79 | 13.419% | $228.8682 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.70 | 10.174% | $248.6627 | $248.66 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.35 | 4.460% | $238.5344 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.77 | 7.129% | $58.6746 | $58.67 | $58.65 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.29 | 12.800% | $218.0311 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.96 | 13.836% | $69.3944 | $69.39 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.98 | 10.376% | $237.2863 | $237.29 | $237.30 | $237.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.84 | $1,299.4517 | $1,299.44 | $1,299.45 | $1,299.50 | |