| 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 | $210.95 | 7.750% | $227.2986 | $227.30 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.75 | 9.865% | $34.8821 | $34.88 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.84 | 7.282% | $42.7411 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.47 | 11.435% | $228.9655 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.84 | 10.646% | $243.2442 | $243.24 | $243.25 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.71 | 8.801% | $23.6207 | $23.62 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.52 | 8.582% | $173.21 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.08 | $973.9622 | $973.96 | $973.95 | $973.90 | |