| 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 | $215.73 | 5.437% | $227.4592 | $227.46 | $227.45 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.49 | 7.555% | $257.5835 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.73 | 12.445% | $266.191 | $266.19 | $266.20 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.69 | 6.222% | $75.0883 | $75.09 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.92 | 8.589% | $194.2874 | $194.29 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.61 | 9.340% | $69.5512 | $69.55 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.58 | 7.820% | $165.59 | $165.59 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.75 | $1,255.7506 | $1,255.75 | $1,255.80 | $1,255.90 | |