| 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 | $215.27 | 5.654% | $227.4414 | $227.44 | $227.45 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.44 | 8.135% | $261.0811 | $261.08 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.57 | 11.863% | $270.2274 | $270.23 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.71 | 5.705% | $214.2746 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.28 | 10.519% | $88.7247 | $88.72 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.51 | 5.794% | $104.2177 | $104.22 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.79 | 4.378% | $235.6751 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,305.57 | $1,401.6420 | $1,401.64 | $1,401.65 | $1,401.60 | |