| 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 | $226.31 | 5.500% | $238.7571 | $238.76 | $238.75 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.93 | 10.228% | $52.8323 | $52.83 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.70 | 6.419% | $146.539 | $146.54 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.29 | 6.159% | $173.347 | $173.35 | $173.35 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.43 | 3.575% | $36.6966 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.35 | 12.538% | $234.4729 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.64 | 5.696% | $239.5494 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.65 | $1,122.1943 | $1,122.20 | $1,122.20 | $1,122.10 | |