| 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 | $216.58 | 5.575% | $228.6543 | $228.65 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.74 | 3.584% | $108.4939 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.42 | 5.452% | $47.8963 | $47.90 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.90 | 8.833% | $96.7525 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.69 | 6.682% | $247.1715 | $247.17 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.62 | 7.242% | $38.1996 | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.32 | 7.337% | $143.1017 | $143.10 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.27 | $910.2698 | $910.26 | $910.25 | $910.40 | |