| 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 | $211.83 | 5.390% | $223.2476 | $223.25 | $223.25 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.79 | 10.449% | $130.0979 | $130.10 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.66 | 7.529% | $125.4433 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.59 | 8.790% | $92.0255 | $92.03 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.27 | 11.291% | $261.8343 | $261.83 | $261.85 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.25 | 7.661% | $253.2725 | $253.27 | $253.25 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.30 | 8.411% | $39.3532 | $39.35 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.69 | $1,125.2743 | $1,125.27 | $1,125.30 | $1,125.20 | |