| 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 | $226.96 | 5.633% | $239.7447 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.64 | 3.706% | $79.4803 | $79.48 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.81 | 6.539% | $157.4753 | $157.48 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.57 | 7.824% | $256.1575 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.35 | 8.395% | $44.8213 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.92 | 12.393% | $36.9998 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.57 | 9.541% | $148.5047 | $148.50 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.82 | $963.1836 | $963.18 | $963.20 | $963.20 | |