| 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 | $229.64 | 5.495% | $242.2587 | $242.26 | $242.25 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.90 | 3.769% | $246.8665 | $246.87 | $246.85 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.65 | 6.432% | $212.4915 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.34 | 11.634% | $36.1024 | $36.10 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.37 | 4.697% | $203.4996 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.70 | 5.435% | $89.3034 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.73 | 12.365% | $121.0508 | $121.05 | $121.05 | $121.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.33 | $1,151.5729 | $1,151.57 | $1,151.55 | $1,151.70 | |