| 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 | $223.75 | 5.460% | $235.9668 | $235.97 | $235.95 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.56 | 5.582% | $245.5415 | $245.54 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.50 | 12.671% | $203.3712 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.52 | 5.105% | $237.0328 | $237.03 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.98 | 13.575% | $99.9233 | $99.92 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.97 | 8.485% | $201.7496 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.43 | 3.341% | $227.7946 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,356.71 | $1,451.3798 | $1,451.37 | $1,451.35 | $1,451.30 | |