| 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 | $218.78 | 5.741% | $231.3402 | $231.34 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.35 | 11.449% | $81.7478 | $81.75 | $81.75 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.50 | 10.530% | $197.2961 | $197.30 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.93 | 5.518% | $101.2234 | $101.22 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.85 | 8.520% | $203.8548 | $203.85 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.91 | 11.557% | $270.9831 | $270.98 | $271.00 | $271.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.82 | 4.163% | $32.103 | $32.10 | $32.10 | $32.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.14 | $1,118.5484 | $1,118.54 | $1,118.55 | $1,118.50 | |