| 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 | $214.78 | 4.410% | $224.2518 | $224.25 | $224.25 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.95 | 5.244% | $16.7864 | $16.79 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.63 | 12.703% | $151.732 | $151.73 | $151.75 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.56 | 6.381% | $141.0187 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.52 | 11.733% | $112.314 | $112.31 | $112.30 | $112.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.56 | 8.768% | $214.8821 | $214.88 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.77 | 3.639% | $12.1983 | $12.20 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.77 | $873.1833 | $873.18 | $873.20 | $873.20 | |