| 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 | $215.77 | 7.184% | $231.2709 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.36 | 9.542% | $47.4974 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.29 | 6.259% | $165.0096 | $165.01 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.73 | 3.114% | $114.1781 | $114.18 | $114.20 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.97 | 12.232% | $120.0546 | $120.05 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.95 | 4.516% | $117.0057 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.25 | 6.103% | $223.0816 | $223.08 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.32 | $1,018.0979 | $1,018.10 | $1,018.10 | $1,018.20 | |