| 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 | $214.28 | 4.850% | $224.6726 | $224.67 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.44 | 11.853% | $7.2033 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.25 | 12.599% | $204.0857 | $204.09 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.42 | 7.574% | $170.4187 | $170.42 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.28 | 6.722% | $110.2225 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.97 | 11.158% | $92.2278 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.33 | 4.470% | $238.5364 | $238.54 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.97 | $1,047.3670 | $1,047.37 | $1,047.35 | $1,047.30 | |