| 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 | $211.80 | 5.871% | $224.2348 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.84 | 8.708% | $12.871 | $12.87 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.58 | 11.308% | $44.0557 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.45 | 9.261% | $105.3822 | $105.38 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.87 | 3.592% | $194.6183 | $194.62 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.85 | 9.528% | $132.3646 | $132.36 | $132.35 | $132.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.73 | 4.591% | $172.2928 | $172.29 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.12 | $885.8194 | $885.81 | $885.80 | $885.90 | |