| 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 | $211.91 | 5.273% | $223.084 | $223.08 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.52 | 5.854% | $50.3018 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.56 | 8.619% | $162.4506 | $162.45 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.38 | 10.806% | $237.5459 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.93 | 12.632% | $148.5954 | $148.60 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.80 | 8.614% | $146.4117 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.81 | 12.325% | $28.9911 | $28.99 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.91 | $997.3805 | $997.38 | $997.40 | $997.40 | |