| 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 | $219.91 | 4.829% | $230.5295 | $230.53 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.44 | 11.407% | $9.4028 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.83 | 4.813% | $132.9343 | $132.93 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.94 | 9.739% | $86.628 | $86.63 | $86.65 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $94.79 | 8.667% | $103.0054 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.33 | 7.786% | $123.2317 | $123.23 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.33 | 10.370% | $214.482 | $214.48 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.57 | $900.2137 | $900.21 | $900.30 | $900.10 | |