| 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 | $226.76 | 5.478% | $239.1819 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.82 | 7.755% | $15.9693 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.71 | 10.612% | $262.9358 | $262.94 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.76 | 7.845% | $247.7847 | $247.78 | $247.80 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.58 | 13.592% | $225.571 | $225.57 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.48 | 10.363% | $10.4624 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.85 | 8.192% | $158.88 | $158.88 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.96 | $1,160.7851 | $1,160.78 | $1,160.80 | $1,160.90 | |