| 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 | $230.50 | 5.178% | $242.4353 | $242.44 | $242.45 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.77 | 8.564% | $265.7321 | $265.73 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.31 | 7.239% | $156.9014 | $156.90 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.39 | 9.410% | $202.8352 | $202.84 | $202.85 | $202.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.61 | 9.161% | $23.5897 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.57 | 9.314% | $73.8635 | $73.86 | $73.85 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 6.802% | $154.4143 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.73 | $1,119.7715 | $1,119.77 | $1,119.80 | $1,119.70 | |