| 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 | $212.97 | 5.395% | $224.4597 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.58 | 5.239% | $74.2777 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.32 | 10.279% | $144.8184 | $144.82 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.74 | 5.201% | $249.0528 | $249.05 | $249.05 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.38 | 12.248% | $76.7552 | $76.76 | $76.75 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.79 | 7.606% | $162.2591 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.77 | 7.295% | $159.6228 | $159.62 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.55 | $1,091.2457 | $1,091.25 | $1,091.20 | $1,091.40 | |