| 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 | $229.48 | 4.336% | $239.4303 | $239.43 | $239.45 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.69 | 11.369% | $7.4506 | $7.45 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.44 | 5.531% | $16.294 | $16.29 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.84 | 13.104% | $184.1786 | $184.18 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.90 | 11.406% | $255.0083 | $255.01 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.34 | 3.255% | $74.6947 | $74.69 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.94 | 10.769% | $159.4409 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.63 | $936.4974 | $936.49 | $936.55 | $936.50 | |