| 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 | $218.81 | 5.751% | $231.3938 | $231.39 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.54 | 4.603% | $80.0631 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.41 | 8.837% | $85.3391 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.38 | 13.615% | $278.7885 | $278.79 | $278.80 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.98 | 11.588% | $239.8919 | $239.89 | $239.90 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.54 | 7.852% | $28.6239 | $28.62 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.57 | 9.164% | $206.9422 | $206.94 | $206.95 | $206.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.23 | $1,151.0425 | $1,151.03 | $1,151.05 | $1,151.00 | |