| 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 | $221.91 | 5.109% | $233.2474 | $233.25 | $233.25 | $233.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.58 | 8.435% | $264.126 | $264.13 | $264.15 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.97 | 12.713% | $99.1536 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.97 | 8.605% | $72.7328 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.81 | 13.518% | $259.7405 | $259.74 | $259.75 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.73 | 9.121% | $147.0187 | $147.02 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.45 | 10.404% | $211.3685 | $211.37 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.42 | $1,287.3875 | $1,287.39 | $1,287.40 | $1,287.30 | |