| 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 | $216.48 | 5.350% | $228.0617 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.64 | 3.751% | $202.9785 | $202.98 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.91 | 5.177% | $135.5837 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.99 | 8.370% | $156.042 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.82 | 12.535% | $47.0621 | $47.06 | $47.05 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.59 | 5.369% | $168.1584 | $168.16 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.54 | 11.460% | $40.7275 | $40.73 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $922.97 | $978.6139 | $978.61 | $978.65 | $978.70 | |