| 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 | $212.73 | 7.422% | $228.5188 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.35 | 3.812% | $84.4511 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.70 | 8.804% | $225.9859 | $225.99 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.71 | 13.235% | $225.0093 | $225.01 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.44 | 7.406% | $141.1744 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.42 | 13.515% | $281.994 | $281.99 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.35 | 7.163% | $17.5212 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.70 | $1,204.6547 | $1,204.65 | $1,204.60 | $1,204.70 | |