| 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 | $215.84 | 9.567% | $236.4894 | $236.49 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.30 | 3.578% | $233.3612 | $233.36 | $233.35 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.34 | 3.200% | $136.5749 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.80 | 4.838% | $258.7402 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $113.41 | 11.573% | $126.5349 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.99 | 6.318% | $247.7103 | $247.71 | $247.70 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.37 | 11.843% | $275.5476 | $275.55 | $275.55 | $275.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,413.05 | $1,514.9585 | $1,514.95 | $1,514.95 | $1,514.90 | |