| 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 | $205.83 | 7.500% | $221.2673 | $221.27 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.63 | 3.583% | $244.0726 | $244.07 | $244.05 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.99 | 13.254% | $144.9538 | $144.95 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.75 | 12.431% | $252.6887 | $252.69 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.84 | 8.480% | $94.204 | $94.20 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.70 | 6.102% | $84.5633 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.69 | 7.175% | $188.2958 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.43 | $1,230.0455 | $1,230.04 | $1,230.00 | $1,230.20 | |