| 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 | $216.28 | 5.479% | $228.13 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.48 | 10.767% | $162.2515 | $162.25 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.52 | 7.753% | $206.3685 | $206.37 | $206.35 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.38 | 7.594% | $234.9638 | $234.96 | $234.95 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.82 | 5.489% | $179.1414 | $179.14 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.96 | 7.209% | $112.5266 | $112.53 | $112.55 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.70 | 7.219% | $137.9909 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.14 | $1,261.3727 | $1,261.37 | $1,261.40 | $1,261.40 | |