| 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 | $221.71 | 7.517% | $238.3759 | $238.38 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.94 | 9.772% | $182.1557 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.92 | 9.778% | $161.2858 | $161.29 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.31 | 7.310% | $145.2012 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.79 | 5.708% | $15.6342 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.56 | 13.813% | $228.2634 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.65 | 12.280% | $256.7282 | $256.73 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.88 | $1,227.6444 | $1,227.65 | $1,227.70 | $1,227.70 | |