| 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 | $219.67 | 5.270% | $231.2466 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.47 | 6.293% | $65.3383 | $65.34 | $65.35 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.67 | 5.152% | $207.854 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.96 | 5.413% | $165.4562 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.26 | 8.554% | $86.0399 | $86.04 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.33 | 10.506% | $209.221 | $209.22 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.39 | 4.309% | $45.2597 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.75 | $1,010.4157 | $1,010.42 | $1,010.40 | $1,010.40 | |