| 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 | $218.30 | 5.656% | $230.647 | $230.65 | $230.65 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.92 | 10.408% | $158.8992 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.34 | 12.517% | $250.1703 | $250.17 | $250.15 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.26 | 9.747% | $273.5554 | $273.56 | $273.55 | $273.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.95 | 8.654% | $252.023 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.38 | 6.616% | $182.7185 | $182.72 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.86 | 8.807% | $47.7228 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,281.01 | $1,395.7362 | $1,395.74 | $1,395.65 | $1,395.70 | |