| 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 | $217.89 | 5.395% | $229.6452 | $229.65 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.39 | 6.373% | $191.8863 | $191.89 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.37 | 12.787% | $12.8239 | $12.82 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.67 | 8.687% | $158.3244 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.77 | 6.793% | $74.5095 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.58 | 8.489% | $11.4781 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.81 | 6.138% | $30.5784 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.48 | $709.2458 | $709.25 | $709.25 | $709.20 | |