| 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 | $229.90 | 3.750% | $238.5213 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.66 | 5.465% | $178.9319 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.96 | 5.288% | $39.9673 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.98 | 4.595% | $171.5149 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.39 | 10.163% | $199.8247 | $199.82 | $199.80 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.84 | 10.862% | $34.1898 | $34.19 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.75 | 8.303% | $201.1728 | $201.17 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $999.48 | $1,064.1227 | $1,064.11 | $1,064.05 | $1,064.10 | |