| 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 | $228.60 | 5.602% | $241.4062 | $241.41 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.71 | 5.838% | $154.2165 | $154.22 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.56 | 13.621% | $25.6329 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.50 | 10.286% | $231.0492 | $231.05 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.60 | 5.507% | $64.9923 | $64.99 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.69 | 12.345% | $42.3428 | $42.34 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.82 | 5.639% | $29.3888 | $29.39 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.48 | $789.0287 | $789.03 | $789.05 | $788.90 | |