| 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 | $219.86 | 5.693% | $232.3766 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.91 | 6.340% | $139.2097 | $139.21 | $139.20 | $139.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.88 | 7.227% | $258.2884 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.28 | 6.809% | $211.7809 | $211.78 | $211.80 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.85 | 10.565% | $197.7455 | $197.75 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.79 | 12.199% | $248.8462 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.46 | 4.826% | $234.2442 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,414.03 | $1,522.4915 | $1,522.50 | $1,522.55 | $1,522.40 | |