| 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 | $223.80 | 6.439% | $238.2105 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.75 | 5.755% | $87.5123 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.84 | 9.746% | $257.7275 | $257.73 | $257.75 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.29 | 3.184% | $38.4773 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.81 | 6.353% | $119.9768 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.63 | 5.692% | $212.0499 | $212.05 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.55 | 13.186% | $194.1706 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.67 | $1,148.1249 | $1,148.13 | $1,148.15 | $1,148.10 | |