| 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 | $180.33 | 12.150% | $202.2401 | $202.24 | $202.25 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.43 | 12.287% | $214.951 | $214.95 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.26 | 4.663% | $224.2509 | $224.25 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.73 | 4.752% | $103.4216 | $103.42 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.43 | 12.570% | $38.7579 | $38.76 | $38.75 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.32 | 12.207% | $234.8717 | $234.87 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.45 | 5.506% | $227.3127 | $227.31 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,143.95 | $1,245.8059 | $1,245.80 | $1,245.75 | $1,245.90 | |