| 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 | $217.37 | 4.186% | $226.4691 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.65 | 8.629% | $48.5028 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.34 | 10.797% | $48.0194 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.37 | 8.427% | $249.7833 | $249.78 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.88 | 12.498% | $103.3632 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.78 | 6.404% | $166.8202 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.71 | 5.387% | $99.812 | $99.81 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.10 | $942.7700 | $942.76 | $942.70 | $942.80 | |