| 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 | $211.95 | 8.361% | $229.6711 | $229.67 | $229.65 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.81 | 8.750% | $211.8559 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.92 | 12.737% | $231.0207 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.30 | 3.463% | $210.3403 | $210.34 | $210.35 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.89 | 4.491% | $9.2892 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.87 | 6.662% | $27.5935 | $27.59 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.42 | 9.443% | $265.3117 | $265.31 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.16 | $1,185.0824 | $1,185.08 | $1,185.05 | $1,185.10 | |