| 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 | $214.32 | 5.788% | $226.7248 | $226.72 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.48 | 12.794% | $68.2178 | $68.22 | $68.20 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.83 | 5.716% | $27.3064 | $27.31 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.62 | 5.419% | $148.2402 | $148.24 | $148.25 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.76 | 12.492% | $40.2271 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.99 | 11.627% | $276.8238 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.98 | 6.443% | $83.0043 | $83.00 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.98 | $870.5444 | $870.54 | $870.50 | $870.40 | |