| 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 | $229.86 | 5.697% | $242.9551 | $242.96 | $242.95 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.98 | 13.735% | $167.1677 | $167.17 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.68 | 8.701% | $31.1754 | $31.18 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.44 | 6.404% | $39.8377 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.90 | 4.639% | $238.4723 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.82 | 10.161% | $230.0382 | $230.04 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.33 | 4.201% | $248.3422 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.01 | $1,197.9886 | $1,198.00 | $1,198.00 | $1,198.00 | |