| 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 | $205.51 | 5.770% | $217.3679 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.30 | 3.644% | $178.5786 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.40 | 4.822% | $179.6649 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.99 | 5.209% | $122.0319 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.97 | 6.381% | $112.7319 | $112.73 | $112.75 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.31 | 6.296% | $232.0548 | $232.05 | $232.05 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.28 | 7.563% | $257.3767 | $257.38 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,228.76 | $1,299.8067 | $1,299.80 | $1,299.85 | $1,299.90 | |