| 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 | $209.50 | 7.508% | $225.2293 | $225.23 | $225.25 | $225.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.73 | 5.740% | $232.3425 | $232.34 | $232.35 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.90 | 4.128% | $174.8309 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.31 | 13.761% | $163.0309 | $163.03 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.75 | 10.840% | $32.9749 | $32.97 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.54 | 13.224% | $49.2977 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.95 | 5.340% | $53.6707 | $53.67 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.68 | $931.3769 | $931.37 | $931.40 | $931.30 | |