| 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 | $230.36 | 5.552% | $243.1496 | $243.15 | $243.15 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.77 | 11.201% | $40.8886 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.35 | 9.708% | $203.3438 | $203.34 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.88 | 9.517% | $198.0943 | $198.09 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.81 | 12.281% | $238.9452 | $238.95 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.48 | 12.580% | $118.7494 | $118.75 | $118.75 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.73 | 7.551% | $6.1627 | $6.16 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.38 | $1,049.3336 | $1,049.33 | $1,049.35 | $1,049.20 | |