| 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 | $215.25 | 6.845% | $229.9839 | $229.98 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.57 | 5.236% | $240.5379 | $240.54 | $240.55 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.89 | 7.290% | $173.6918 | $173.69 | $173.70 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.41 | 11.169% | $118.2949 | $118.29 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.29 | 4.384% | $152.7034 | $152.70 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.62 | 10.725% | $253.1395 | $253.14 | $253.15 | $253.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.71 | 11.251% | $103.1408 | $103.14 | $103.15 | $103.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.74 | $1,271.4922 | $1,271.48 | $1,271.55 | $1,271.40 | |