| 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 | $217.96 | 5.494% | $229.9347 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.81 | 5.102% | $134.3309 | $134.33 | $134.35 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.67 | 4.127% | $74.6278 | $74.63 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.71 | 3.695% | $259.9737 | $259.97 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.60 | 8.396% | $158.9085 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.72 | 9.536% | $186.9999 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.47 | 13.653% | $122.1429 | $122.14 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.94 | $1,166.9184 | $1,166.91 | $1,166.95 | $1,166.80 | |