| 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 | $221.43 | 3.625% | $229.4568 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.53 | 10.277% | $100.9365 | $100.94 | $100.95 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.51 | 7.142% | $134.4739 | $134.47 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.57 | 3.260% | $212.2716 | $212.27 | $212.25 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.40 | 12.464% | $214.1315 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.99 | 13.168% | $194.6376 | $194.64 | $194.65 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.43 | 11.424% | $94.0753 | $94.08 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.86 | $1,179.9832 | $1,179.99 | $1,180.00 | $1,180.00 | |