| 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 | $221.97 | 6.260% | $235.8653 | $235.87 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.96 | 6.377% | $53.1459 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.57 | 13.134% | $51.5552 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.66 | 11.262% | $36.3382 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.69 | 13.846% | $25.8317 | $25.83 | $25.85 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.89 | 13.335% | $165.3444 | $165.34 | $165.35 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.97 | 10.412% | $91.6088 | $91.61 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.71 | $659.6895 | $659.70 | $659.70 | $659.60 | |