| 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 | $217.48 | 6.290% | $231.1595 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.44 | 9.473% | $157.0281 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.59 | 8.199% | $235.4302 | $235.43 | $235.45 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.59 | 6.505% | $160.3859 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.66 | 7.300% | $169.1692 | $169.17 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.80 | 11.216% | $182.1718 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.34 | 5.594% | $150.3025 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.90 | $1,285.6472 | $1,285.65 | $1,285.65 | $1,285.70 | |