| 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 | $212.38 | 5.700% | $224.4857 | $224.49 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.94 | 12.324% | $21.2742 | $21.27 | $21.25 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.91 | 5.732% | $180.7066 | $180.71 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.97 | 10.802% | $122.957 | $122.96 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.34 | 4.111% | $19.094 | $19.09 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.40 | 5.317% | $204.7362 | $204.74 | $204.75 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.70 | 10.285% | $44.886 | $44.89 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.64 | $818.1397 | $818.15 | $818.15 | $818.20 | |