| 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 | $222.95 | 3.787% | $231.3931 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.40 | 9.675% | $229.6595 | $229.66 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.94 | 5.213% | $155.6521 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.69 | 8.459% | $136.3221 | $136.32 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.91 | 9.563% | $252.9919 | $252.99 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.51 | 11.128% | $138.3655 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.76 | 10.632% | $147.9814 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,195.16 | $1,292.3656 | $1,292.36 | $1,292.35 | $1,292.50 | |