| 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 | 8.200% | $228.843 | $228.84 | $228.85 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.31 | 5.557% | $20.3831 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.92 | 6.399% | $24.3867 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.37 | 8.193% | $6.8919 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.94 | 12.483% | $38.1767 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.43 | 5.601% | $258.1205 | $258.12 | $258.10 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.87 | 7.744% | $258.4455 | $258.45 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.34 | $835.2474 | $835.25 | $835.30 | $835.20 | |