| 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 | $235.73 | 4.345% | $245.9725 | $245.97 | $245.95 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.37 | 5.543% | $241.0285 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.37 | 6.769% | $133.8563 | $133.86 | $133.85 | $133.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.26 | 9.512% | $201.7868 | $201.79 | $201.80 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.96 | 10.412% | $118.0967 | $118.10 | $118.10 | $118.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.87 | 13.743% | $57.8611 | $57.86 | $57.85 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.25 | 5.562% | $153.3288 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.81 | $1,151.9307 | $1,151.94 | $1,151.95 | $1,152.00 | |