| 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 | $207.71 | 5.714% | $219.5785 | $219.58 | $219.60 | $219.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.38 | 12.381% | $97.0747 | $97.07 | $97.05 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.87 | 7.763% | $225.0846 | $225.08 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.89 | 8.142% | $244.282 | $244.28 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.25 | 7.323% | $227.7931 | $227.79 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.74 | 5.416% | $23.9716 | $23.97 | $23.95 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.30 | 12.677% | $177.2409 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.14 | $1,215.0254 | $1,215.01 | $1,215.05 | $1,215.10 | |