| 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 | $203.50 | 12.362% | $228.6567 | $228.66 | $228.65 | $228.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.32 | 3.355% | $80.9476 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.83 | 9.214% | $201.8602 | $201.86 | $201.85 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.82 | 12.575% | $43.7016 | $43.70 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.57 | 4.443% | $121.7492 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.66 | 3.733% | $10.0206 | $10.02 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.89 | 5.523% | $228.8688 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.59 | $915.8047 | $915.81 | $915.75 | $915.80 | |