| 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 | $230.83 | 3.698% | $239.3661 | $239.37 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.92 | 4.805% | $199.0457 | $199.05 | $199.05 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.78 | 5.277% | $207.1641 | $207.16 | $207.15 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.45 | 9.550% | $251.3625 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.38 | 10.820% | $70.2377 | $70.24 | $70.25 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.54 | 10.685% | $48.1922 | $48.19 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.47 | 4.493% | $210.522 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,155.37 | $1,225.8903 | $1,225.89 | $1,225.85 | $1,225.90 | |