| 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 | $215.55 | 5.814% | $228.0821 | $228.08 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.91 | 4.108% | $84.2338 | $84.23 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.27 | 6.535% | $71.6661 | $71.67 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.93 | 3.494% | $216.23 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.89 | 13.168% | $39.4843 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.49 | 3.114% | $161.3631 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.62 | 5.781% | $227.0272 | $227.03 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.66 | $1,028.0866 | $1,028.08 | $1,028.15 | $1,028.10 | |