| 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 | $213.97 | 7.576% | $230.1804 | $230.18 | $230.20 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.72 | 11.626% | $81.1744 | $81.17 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.98 | 7.305% | $76.1651 | $76.17 | $76.15 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.26 | 12.700% | $248.233 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.63 | 12.774% | $154.0831 | $154.08 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.42 | 8.566% | $204.5601 | $204.56 | $204.55 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.38 | 13.353% | $256.6085 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.36 | $1,251.0046 | $1,251.00 | $1,251.00 | $1,251.10 | |