| 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 | $217.89 | 5.200% | $229.2203 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.74 | 12.859% | $111.437 | $111.44 | $111.45 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.75 | 4.195% | $175.8291 | $175.83 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.65 | 8.154% | $117.5093 | $117.51 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.50 | 8.817% | $187.7093 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.27 | 13.230% | $234.6918 | $234.69 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.46 | 8.181% | $240.6595 | $240.66 | $240.65 | $240.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.26 | $1,297.0563 | $1,297.06 | $1,297.05 | $1,297.00 | |