| 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 | $230.96 | 5.400% | $243.4318 | $243.43 | $243.45 | $243.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.50 | 6.450% | $242.1738 | $242.17 | $242.15 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.53 | 13.432% | $220.6593 | $220.66 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.62 | 12.293% | $255.6013 | $255.60 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.40 | 9.494% | $102.2674 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.50 | 12.521% | $34.3189 | $34.32 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.40 | 5.102% | $57.1755 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.91 | $1,155.6280 | $1,155.63 | $1,155.60 | $1,155.70 | |