| 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 | $214.57 | 5.818% | $227.0537 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.98 | 3.545% | $181.183 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.38 | 7.766% | $226.7181 | $226.72 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.42 | 12.874% | $8.3753 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.35 | 7.163% | $200.7699 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.49 | 13.818% | $156.4884 | $156.49 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.48 | 3.254% | $203.906 | $203.91 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.67 | $1,204.4944 | $1,204.50 | $1,204.50 | $1,204.60 | |