| 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 | $228.45 | 5.840% | $241.7915 | $241.79 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.60 | 6.323% | $151.6166 | $151.62 | $151.60 | $151.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.55 | 8.233% | $177.0151 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.79 | 12.641% | $14.4068 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.94 | 11.574% | $252.0903 | $252.09 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.76 | 12.473% | $205.5557 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.83 | 11.869% | $6.522 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.92 | $1,048.9980 | $1,049.01 | $1,048.95 | $1,049.00 | |