| 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 | $218.34 | 5.143% | $229.5692 | $229.57 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.40 | 12.629% | $268.5075 | $268.51 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.32 | 10.283% | $265.0321 | $265.03 | $265.05 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.88 | 4.802% | $211.5743 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.82 | 3.737% | $68.2797 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.50 | 11.813% | $181.6961 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.36 | 5.222% | $76.1386 | $76.14 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.62 | $1,300.7975 | $1,300.80 | $1,300.80 | $1,300.80 | |