| 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 | $210.50 | 8.768% | $228.9566 | $228.96 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.78 | 8.121% | $18.1427 | $18.14 | $18.15 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.78 | 12.658% | $84.2457 | $84.25 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.42 | 7.414% | $107.8651 | $107.87 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.71 | 13.665% | $31.4966 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.97 | 5.718% | $24.2834 | $24.28 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.66 | 5.515% | $155.8034 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.82 | $650.7935 | $650.80 | $650.80 | $650.80 | |