| 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 | $223.85 | 3.375% | $231.4049 | $231.40 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.31 | 12.475% | $163.4374 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.67 | 4.338% | $188.5075 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.32 | 8.390% | $146.6733 | $146.67 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.64 | 10.691% | $108.0787 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.73 | 11.314% | $266.8531 | $266.85 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.95 | 12.559% | $162.0287 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.47 | $1,266.9836 | $1,266.98 | $1,267.00 | $1,267.00 | |