| 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 | $212.57 | 5.797% | $224.8927 | $224.89 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.67 | 7.440% | $254.2782 | $254.28 | $254.30 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.40 | 10.842% | $138.9959 | $139.00 | $139.00 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.60 | 5.409% | $243.0732 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.90 | 11.852% | $150.8883 | $150.89 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.97 | 8.727% | $178.2797 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.63 | 7.552% | $99.6254 | $99.63 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.74 | $1,290.0334 | $1,290.04 | $1,290.10 | $1,290.10 | |