| 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 | $209.44 | 5.172% | $220.2722 | $220.27 | $220.25 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.25 | 10.657% | $189.5001 | $189.50 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.90 | 12.356% | $262.8007 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.60 | 11.528% | $109.9666 | $109.97 | $109.95 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.92 | 7.180% | $76.0121 | $76.01 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.89 | 7.355% | $145.8847 | $145.88 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.33 | 5.606% | $85.8894 | $85.89 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.33 | $1,090.3258 | $1,090.32 | $1,090.30 | $1,090.40 | |