| 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 | $209.70 | 7.425% | $225.2702 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.88 | 12.207% | $30.1612 | $30.16 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.65 | 7.790% | $241.0723 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.70 | 4.444% | $170.9748 | $170.97 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.63 | 11.841% | $144.9795 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.41 | 6.148% | $230.7764 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.29 | 11.748% | $13.7338 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.26 | $1,056.9682 | $1,056.96 | $1,056.95 | $1,057.10 | |