| 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 | $211.95 | 6.370% | $225.4512 | $225.45 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.27 | 13.108% | $279.6822 | $279.68 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.87 | 9.429% | $114.7582 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.39 | 9.592% | $7.0029 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.87 | 9.634% | $158.8268 | $158.83 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.83 | 8.716% | $237.9032 | $237.90 | $237.90 | $237.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.34 | 11.168% | $262.7345 | $262.73 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,170.52 | $1,286.3590 | $1,286.35 | $1,286.40 | $1,286.40 | |