| 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 | $211.98 | 8.106% | $229.1631 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.78 | 6.296% | $53.9771 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.51 | 7.798% | $137.4532 | $137.45 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.57 | 13.597% | $39.2705 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.80 | 10.164% | $46.0486 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.50 | 4.129% | $224.398 | $224.40 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.44 | 5.528% | $146.093 | $146.09 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.58 | $876.4035 | $876.40 | $876.40 | $876.50 | |