| 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 | $211.50 | 4.125% | $220.2244 | $220.22 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.97 | 6.677% | $199.454 | $199.45 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.97 | 6.425% | $49.9878 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.45 | 11.216% | $230.7176 | $230.72 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.75 | 9.856% | $164.5094 | $164.51 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.77 | 11.136% | $146.4439 | $146.44 | $146.45 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.38 | 10.179% | $203.148 | $203.15 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.79 | $1,214.4851 | $1,214.48 | $1,214.45 | $1,214.40 | |