| 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 | $218.73 | 8.614% | $237.5714 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.31 | 9.598% | $5.8197 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.39 | 6.421% | $45.1119 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.88 | 10.245% | $23.0192 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.54 | 4.271% | $186.1654 | $186.17 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.50 | 9.689% | $237.4767 | $237.48 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.60 | 13.776% | $280.5716 | $280.57 | $280.55 | $280.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.95 | $1,015.7359 | $1,015.74 | $1,015.65 | $1,015.80 | |