| 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 | $224.56 | 3.125% | $231.5775 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.32 | 3.523% | $237.3989 | $237.40 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.55 | 4.873% | $254.3695 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.58 | 9.817% | $179.6386 | $179.64 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.69 | 6.187% | $57.0118 | $57.01 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.91 | 10.565% | $247.5661 | $247.57 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.33 | 8.580% | $262.0361 | $262.04 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,378.94 | $1,469.5985 | $1,469.61 | $1,469.60 | $1,469.60 | |