| 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 | $228.25 | 6.645% | $243.4172 | $243.42 | $243.40 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.31 | 6.454% | $236.6579 | $236.66 | $236.65 | $236.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.81 | 4.802% | $186.3484 | $186.35 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.36 | 12.791% | $240.6509 | $240.65 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.97 | 5.725% | $124.7238 | $124.72 | $124.70 | $124.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.77 | 13.775% | $187.4671 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.66 | 3.404% | $185.7756 | $185.78 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,304.13 | $1,405.0409 | $1,405.05 | $1,405.00 | $1,405.10 | |