| 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 | $230.33 | 5.374% | $242.7079 | $242.71 | $242.70 | $242.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.63 | 8.536% | $183.0243 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.61 | 5.656% | $230.9746 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.91 | 6.564% | $77.6958 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.90 | 13.625% | $196.4576 | $196.46 | $196.45 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.65 | 10.135% | $45.8712 | $45.87 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.96 | 3.462% | $215.1596 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.99 | $1,191.8910 | $1,191.89 | $1,191.80 | $1,192.00 | |