| 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 | $217.57 | 5.196% | $228.8749 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.79 | 5.478% | $30.3671 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.94 | 6.582% | $199.2444 | $199.24 | $199.25 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.53 | 5.190% | $167.8096 | $167.81 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.87 | 9.782% | $47.0635 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.65 | 3.428% | $59.6262 | $59.63 | $59.65 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.32 | 13.551% | $168.4188 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $841.67 | $901.4045 | $901.40 | $901.35 | $901.40 | |