| 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 | $219.84 | 3.813% | $228.2225 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.47 | 11.186% | $256.2504 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.40 | 8.668% | $172.1301 | $172.13 | $172.15 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.75 | 9.406% | $214.1622 | $214.16 | $214.15 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.64 | 9.579% | $52.2034 | $52.20 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.95 | 4.868% | $127.8865 | $127.89 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.44 | 8.732% | $207.0692 | $207.07 | $207.05 | $207.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.49 | $1,257.9243 | $1,257.92 | $1,257.90 | $1,258.00 | |