| 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 | $217.77 | 5.527% | $229.8061 | $229.81 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.36 | 13.386% | $247.5897 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.63 | 11.623% | $155.8592 | $155.86 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.53 | 9.355% | $267.4058 | $267.41 | $267.40 | $267.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.51 | 7.499% | $9.1482 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.94 | 12.138% | $35.8169 | $35.82 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.66 | 7.671% | $205.2855 | $205.29 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.40 | $1,150.9114 | $1,150.93 | $1,150.90 | $1,150.90 | |