| 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 | $218.72 | 4.629% | $228.8445 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.43 | 9.870% | $132.3164 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.31 | 5.465% | $88.9175 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.46 | 12.845% | $14.0605 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.61 | 12.683% | $37.8728 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.53 | 10.699% | $60.3642 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.35 | 9.269% | $234.2181 | $234.22 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.41 | $796.5940 | $796.59 | $796.50 | $796.60 | |