| 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 | $199.63 | 8.809% | $217.2154 | $217.22 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.64 | 8.548% | $23.4898 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.89 | 7.403% | $172.8007 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.98 | 12.364% | $247.1783 | $247.18 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.36 | 9.302% | $179.6488 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.63 | 4.259% | $224.8137 | $224.81 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.61 | 10.739% | $59.3672 | $59.37 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.74 | $1,124.5139 | $1,124.52 | $1,124.50 | $1,124.50 | |