| 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 | $219.40 | 4.470% | $229.2072 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.95 | 8.234% | $256.4605 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.58 | 4.505% | $104.0661 | $104.07 | $104.05 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.83 | 8.800% | $7.431 | $7.43 | $7.45 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.94 | 3.311% | $38.1631 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.52 | 11.415% | $270.2037 | $270.20 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.97 | 12.233% | $170.5605 | $170.56 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $994.19 | $1,076.0921 | $1,076.09 | $1,076.05 | $1,076.20 | |