| 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 | $223.70 | 6.600% | $238.4642 | $238.46 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.73 | 9.650% | $257.3814 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.38 | 8.402% | $178.1912 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.66 | 10.618% | $77.0565 | $77.06 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.50 | 6.492% | $259.308 | $259.31 | $259.30 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.58 | 13.384% | $208.1503 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.90 | 3.543% | $56.8451 | $56.85 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.45 | $1,275.3967 | $1,275.40 | $1,275.40 | $1,275.50 | |