| 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 | $215.69 | 8.714% | $234.4852 | $234.49 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.41 | 8.288% | $106.5662 | $106.57 | $106.55 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.41 | 8.568% | $174.1539 | $174.15 | $174.15 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.41 | 8.176% | $233.0219 | $233.02 | $233.00 | $233.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.45 | 10.426% | $186.0126 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.38 | 13.826% | $278.168 | $278.17 | $278.15 | $278.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.75 | 9.374% | $32.5388 | $32.54 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.50 | $1,244.9466 | $1,244.95 | $1,244.90 | $1,245.00 | |