| 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 | $204.35 | 5.535% | $215.6608 | $215.66 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.66 | 5.450% | $85.056 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.52 | 11.717% | $156.9847 | $156.98 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.77 | 6.476% | $234.0023 | $234.00 | $234.00 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.67 | 12.430% | $100.816 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.76 | 8.857% | $263.1727 | $263.17 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.32 | 7.457% | $171.2005 | $171.20 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.05 | $1,226.8930 | $1,226.89 | $1,226.85 | $1,227.00 | |