| 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 | $201.83 | 12.873% | $227.8116 | $227.81 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.78 | 4.507% | $62.4743 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.97 | 3.670% | $100.5288 | $100.53 | $100.55 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.40 | 5.845% | $164.4831 | $164.48 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.81 | 11.589% | $19.874 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.57 | 9.513% | $122.1837 | $122.18 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.95 | 8.659% | $177.0598 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.31 | $874.4153 | $874.40 | $874.40 | $874.50 | |