| 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 | $216.26 | 5.136% | $227.3671 | $227.37 | $227.35 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.78 | 7.176% | $47.9934 | $47.99 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.70 | 8.572% | $80.0176 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.86 | 10.149% | $14.1652 | $14.17 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.48 | 8.393% | $243.3206 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.76 | 13.379% | $174.3316 | $174.33 | $174.35 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.48 | 8.820% | $47.3149 | $47.31 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.32 | $834.5104 | $834.51 | $834.45 | $834.50 | |