| 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 | $224.35 | 5.730% | $237.2053 | $237.21 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.49 | 6.603% | $172.1532 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.76 | 12.313% | $278.2667 | $278.27 | $278.25 | $278.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.38 | 10.448% | $138.4797 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.76 | 7.453% | $250.1076 | $250.11 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.74 | 9.782% | $268.6805 | $268.68 | $268.70 | $268.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.50 | 11.762% | $252.0233 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,461.98 | $1,596.9163 | $1,596.92 | $1,596.90 | $1,597.00 | |