| 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 | $225.98 | 4.654% | $236.4971 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.43 | 13.309% | $127.3933 | $127.39 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.88 | 9.817% | $240.3674 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.25 | 9.579% | $258.8804 | $258.88 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.79 | 13.149% | $136.6727 | $136.67 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.28 | 11.601% | $136.4657 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.87 | 9.766% | $142.5531 | $142.55 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.48 | $1,278.8297 | $1,278.83 | $1,278.80 | $1,279.00 | |