| 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 | $216.26 | 3.699% | $224.2595 | $224.26 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.53 | 12.600% | $149.2288 | $149.23 | $149.25 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.25 | 12.632% | $8.1658 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.62 | 5.705% | $122.2161 | $122.22 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.45 | 12.355% | $36.4592 | $36.46 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.67 | 7.121% | $24.2843 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.62 | 3.861% | $20.3775 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.40 | $584.9912 | $585.00 | $585.00 | $585.10 | |