| 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 | $45.86 | 5.496% | $48.3805 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.51 | 3.743% | $221.5017 | $221.50 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.75 | 6.335% | $238.9879 | $238.99 | $239.00 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.93 | 8.491% | $263.5572 | $263.56 | $263.55 | $263.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.90 | 12.116% | $249.9066 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.54 | 9.387% | $178.8915 | $178.89 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.30 | 11.223% | $196.0861 | $196.09 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,289.79 | $1,397.3115 | $1,397.32 | $1,397.35 | $1,397.40 | |