| 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 | $218.71 | 5.336% | $230.3804 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.66 | 6.873% | $196.283 | $196.28 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.44 | 8.759% | $238.6607 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.34 | 8.863% | $75.4856 | $75.49 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.36 | 9.384% | $76.9626 | $76.96 | $76.95 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.92 | 11.725% | $166.3809 | $166.38 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.25 | 7.228% | $36.7256 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.68 | $1,020.8788 | $1,020.88 | $1,020.95 | $1,021.00 | |