| 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 | $208.58 | 5.695% | $220.4586 | $220.46 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.91 | 13.626% | $21.4867 | $21.49 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.51 | 7.499% | $138.147 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.55 | 10.729% | $127.9474 | $127.95 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.97 | 3.118% | $251.577 | $251.58 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.58 | 3.345% | $28.5026 | $28.50 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.72 | 6.766% | $8.2423 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.82 | $796.3616 | $796.37 | $796.40 | $796.30 | |