| 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 | $220.96 | 3.609% | $228.9344 | $228.93 | $228.95 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.37 | 6.182% | $85.3385 | $85.34 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.42 | 13.512% | $119.6644 | $119.66 | $119.65 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.76 | 6.314% | $168.7841 | $168.78 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.85 | 9.797% | $236.9968 | $237.00 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.53 | 11.793% | $196.2303 | $196.23 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.35 | 3.791% | $242.1963 | $242.20 | $242.20 | $242.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.24 | $1,278.1448 | $1,278.14 | $1,278.20 | $1,278.10 | |