| 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 | $204.97 | 12.107% | $229.7857 | $229.79 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.26 | 12.775% | $160.4337 | $160.43 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.76 | 12.834% | $144.1567 | $144.16 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.70 | 9.808% | $33.7111 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.97 | 3.782% | $190.9277 | $190.93 | $190.95 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.67 | 3.643% | $234.9276 | $234.93 | $234.95 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.98 | 9.418% | $145.5041 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.31 | $1,139.4466 | $1,139.45 | $1,139.50 | $1,139.40 | |