| 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 | $209.88 | 7.660% | $225.9568 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.62 | 5.663% | $254.2463 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.94 | 8.786% | $83.6999 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.64 | 8.541% | $49.5381 | $49.54 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.80 | 11.221% | $30.9194 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.48 | 4.417% | $144.5967 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.83 | 7.300% | $88.8766 | $88.88 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.19 | $877.8338 | $877.85 | $877.85 | $877.80 | |