| 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 | $224.60 | 5.315% | $236.5375 | $236.54 | $236.55 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.52 | 5.376% | $256.6116 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.37 | 3.752% | $87.5356 | $87.54 | $87.55 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.33 | 5.872% | $177.1556 | $177.16 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.58 | 9.260% | $31.2265 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.30 | 13.164% | $248.1687 | $248.17 | $248.15 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.76 | 3.584% | $18.3965 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $985.46 | $1,055.6320 | $1,055.65 | $1,055.65 | $1,055.60 | |