| 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 | $218.32 | 5.270% | $229.8255 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.64 | 10.593% | $166.5973 | $166.60 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.61 | 6.846% | $196.1799 | $196.18 | $196.20 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.92 | 9.148% | $153.8114 | $153.81 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.43 | 11.579% | $226.9852 | $226.99 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.88 | 9.147% | $105.7416 | $105.74 | $105.75 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.26 | 9.473% | $127.2733 | $127.27 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.06 | $1,206.4142 | $1,206.42 | $1,206.45 | $1,206.40 | |