| 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 | $212.66 | 6.170% | $225.7811 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.30 | 8.161% | $120.3832 | $120.38 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.50 | 11.699% | $95.5026 | $95.50 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.33 | 12.122% | $122.583 | $122.58 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.56 | 3.317% | $158.6536 | $158.65 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.96 | 10.699% | $270.0613 | $270.06 | $270.05 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.69 | 7.314% | $49.0318 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $962.00 | $1,041.9966 | $1,041.98 | $1,042.05 | $1,042.10 | |