| 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 | $212.71 | 8.200% | $230.1522 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.39 | 4.832% | $73.7912 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.63 | 8.170% | $164.0182 | $164.02 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.46 | 5.167% | $107.7541 | $107.75 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.75 | 7.635% | $180.5577 | $180.56 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.96 | 9.241% | $120.1214 | $120.12 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.49 | 12.158% | $177.7592 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.39 | $1,054.1540 | $1,054.15 | $1,054.10 | $1,054.30 | |