| 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 | $203.50 | 11.789% | $227.4906 | $227.49 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.25 | 9.488% | $13.4123 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.38 | 9.792% | $234.2742 | $234.27 | $234.25 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.55 | 8.709% | $161.4872 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.62 | 9.306% | $83.7503 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.56 | 6.276% | $260.9713 | $260.97 | $260.95 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.94 | 10.558% | $190.0934 | $190.09 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.80 | $1,171.4793 | $1,171.47 | $1,171.45 | $1,171.60 | |