| 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 | $228.50 | 5.273% | $240.5488 | $240.55 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.85 | 4.301% | $154.209 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.49 | 9.292% | $146.9868 | $146.99 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.65 | 10.210% | $96.5991 | $96.60 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.67 | 13.868% | $11.011 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.82 | 4.837% | $173.8407 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.25 | 5.298% | $10.793 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.23 | $833.9884 | $833.99 | $834.00 | $833.90 | |