| 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 | $217.62 | 4.339% | $227.0625 | $227.06 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.33 | 9.485% | $148.1661 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.81 | 12.412% | $162.7838 | $162.78 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.59 | 8.870% | $151.9716 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.44 | 6.741% | $223.5584 | $223.56 | $223.55 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.39 | 7.741% | $79.0711 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.28 | 11.114% | $176.9824 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.46 | $1,169.5959 | $1,169.59 | $1,169.55 | $1,169.80 | |