| 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 | $201.32 | 12.473% | $226.4306 | $226.43 | $226.45 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.48 | 4.500% | $213.6816 | $213.68 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.25 | 12.247% | $241.6117 | $241.61 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.77 | 11.147% | $9.7476 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.34 | 12.375% | $35.2183 | $35.22 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.52 | 9.177% | $166.5168 | $166.52 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.36 | 12.536% | $252.4858 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.04 | $1,145.6924 | $1,145.70 | $1,145.70 | $1,145.60 | |