| 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 | $220.60 | 6.859% | $235.731 | $235.73 | $235.75 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.35 | 7.316% | $54.0336 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.73 | 3.612% | $215.2332 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.48 | 12.305% | $43.215 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.67 | 6.252% | $258.9042 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.71 | 8.308% | $74.4184 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.68 | 5.773% | $263.0363 | $263.04 | $263.05 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.22 | $1,144.5717 | $1,144.57 | $1,144.60 | $1,144.40 | |