| 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 | $222.27 | 3.868% | $230.8674 | $230.87 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.38 | 9.286% | $271.4446 | $271.44 | $271.45 | $271.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.58 | 6.293% | $134.5457 | $134.55 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.81 | 12.336% | $248.0491 | $248.05 | $248.05 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.29 | 8.570% | $204.4265 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.75 | 13.539% | $36.0486 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.58 | 4.815% | $51.9673 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.66 | $1,177.3492 | $1,177.36 | $1,177.35 | $1,177.20 | |