| 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 | $224.43 | 5.368% | $236.4774 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.82 | 3.291% | $226.0214 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.73 | 7.872% | $172.3039 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.77 | 11.247% | $122.1158 | $122.12 | $122.10 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.46 | 11.734% | $165.8803 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.52 | 9.186% | $179.6328 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.29 | 8.741% | $60.1229 | $60.12 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.02 | $1,162.5545 | $1,162.55 | $1,162.55 | $1,162.50 | |