| 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 | $231.28 | 5.425% | $243.8269 | $243.83 | $243.85 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.73 | 5.751% | $251.4019 | $251.40 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.91 | 10.398% | $198.617 | $198.62 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.71 | 6.436% | $205.1128 | $205.11 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.77 | 9.232% | $141.7504 | $141.75 | $141.75 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.81 | 6.576% | $196.9631 | $196.96 | $196.95 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.48 | 3.595% | $58.5105 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.69 | $1,296.1826 | $1,296.18 | $1,296.15 | $1,296.20 | |