| 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 | $214.70 | 5.479% | $226.4634 | $226.46 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.52 | 6.305% | $265.2522 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.44 | 4.468% | $164.4744 | $164.47 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.34 | 3.592% | $150.5606 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.86 | 3.494% | $70.231 | $70.23 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.58 | 10.118% | $129.4767 | $129.48 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.79 | 9.491% | $241.7452 | $241.75 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.23 | $1,248.2035 | $1,248.20 | $1,248.20 | $1,248.30 | |