| 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 | $215.32 | 4.510% | $225.0309 | $225.03 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.26 | 6.635% | $21.6043 | $21.60 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.95 | 7.471% | $50.4576 | $50.46 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.49 | 8.694% | $87.4878 | $87.49 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.44 | 3.206% | $89.2113 | $89.21 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.53 | 11.543% | $32.9386 | $32.94 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.37 | 3.665% | $37.703 | $37.70 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.36 | $544.4335 | $544.43 | $544.45 | $544.40 | |