| 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 | $217.70 | 4.466% | $227.4225 | $227.42 | $227.40 | $227.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.56 | 5.234% | $232.1041 | $232.10 | $232.10 | $232.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.73 | 3.638% | $100.249 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.94 | 11.835% | $262.7451 | $262.75 | $262.75 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.80 | 9.383% | $39.1591 | $39.16 | $39.15 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.54 | 7.729% | $89.9968 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.32 | 5.346% | $194.1737 | $194.17 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.59 | $1,145.8503 | $1,145.85 | $1,145.80 | $1,145.80 | |