| 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 | $226.45 | 5.185% | $238.1914 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.86 | 5.752% | $129.9269 | $129.93 | $129.95 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.63 | 8.769% | $192.1187 | $192.12 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.49 | 4.560% | $31.8803 | $31.88 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.76 | 8.213% | $30.0399 | $30.04 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.51 | 7.720% | $103.9606 | $103.96 | $103.95 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.71 | 4.387% | $109.3036 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.41 | $835.4214 | $835.42 | $835.45 | $835.40 | |