| 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 | $230.79 | 5.711% | $243.9704 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.53 | 6.321% | $210.0159 | $210.02 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.26 | 7.569% | $244.4613 | $244.46 | $244.45 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.85 | 6.613% | $183.2144 | $183.21 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.39 | 13.115% | $280.9663 | $280.97 | $280.95 | $281.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.55 | 7.721% | $52.2985 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.27 | 8.557% | $87.1387 | $87.14 | $87.15 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.64 | $1,302.0655 | $1,302.07 | $1,302.00 | $1,302.10 | |