| 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 | $224.51 | 5.295% | $236.3978 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.43 | 5.872% | $73.5069 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.88 | 13.338% | $208.4059 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.63 | 12.721% | $177.6821 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.78 | 3.629% | $180.0865 | $180.09 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.58 | 5.828% | $140.3068 | $140.31 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.65 | 4.552% | $246.3768 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.46 | $1,262.7628 | $1,262.78 | $1,262.80 | $1,262.80 | |