| 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 | $214.79 | 4.473% | $224.3976 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.94 | 4.758% | $172.7878 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.79 | 4.844% | $144.4645 | $144.46 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.26 | 10.471% | $110.7582 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.45 | 8.536% | $73.2075 | $73.21 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.90 | 10.158% | $176.1426 | $176.14 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.49 | 4.517% | $16.1897 | $16.19 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.62 | $917.9479 | $917.95 | $917.95 | $918.00 | |