| 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 | $231.48 | 3.459% | $239.4869 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.85 | 7.218% | $39.5098 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.67 | 9.618% | $218.8743 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.62 | 12.831% | $81.9379 | $81.94 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.31 | 3.388% | $114.0473 | $114.05 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.42 | 9.828% | $82.8323 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.28 | 6.258% | $58.7394 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.63 | $835.4279 | $835.43 | $835.45 | $835.30 | |