| 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 | $220.95 | 3.480% | $228.6391 | $228.64 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.28 | 11.499% | $240.035 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.58 | 6.616% | $124.2929 | $124.29 | $124.30 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.36 | 11.874% | $40.6774 | $40.68 | $40.70 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.50 | 12.486% | $88.3015 | $88.30 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.62 | 7.385% | $85.4999 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.99 | 12.781% | $172.5437 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.28 | $979.9895 | $979.99 | $980.05 | $979.90 | |