| 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 | $216.70 | 5.194% | $227.9554 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.67 | 4.710% | $152.5311 | $152.53 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.70 | 6.571% | $139.2883 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.41 | 8.791% | $255.017 | $255.02 | $255.00 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.31 | 7.584% | $50.898 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.40 | 7.516% | $13.332 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.30 | 10.324% | $136.0295 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.49 | $975.0513 | $975.06 | $975.10 | $975.00 | |