| 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 | $205.31 | 11.523% | $228.9679 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.97 | 12.351% | $158.3812 | $158.38 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.87 | 8.781% | $146.7129 | $146.71 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.39 | 12.299% | $162.1485 | $162.15 | $162.15 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.89 | 7.257% | $245.5005 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.97 | 7.444% | $143.9427 | $143.94 | $143.95 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.40 | 3.257% | $12.8039 | $12.80 | $12.80 | $12.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.80 | $1,098.4576 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.40 | |