| 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 | $223.89 | 5.114% | $235.3397 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.52 | 12.688% | $72.7063 | $72.71 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.58 | 7.493% | $10.2978 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.34 | 4.158% | $143.0506 | $143.05 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.50 | 10.651% | $240.6659 | $240.67 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.62 | 13.665% | $200.7551 | $200.76 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.82 | 7.320% | $177.958 | $177.96 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.27 | $1,080.7734 | $1,080.79 | $1,080.75 | $1,080.90 | |