| 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 | $203.49 | 12.647% | $229.2254 | $229.23 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.75 | 9.742% | $55.6941 | $55.69 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.46 | 10.728% | $145.563 | $145.56 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.38 | 7.329% | $107.7369 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.88 | 9.715% | $250.0185 | $250.02 | $250.00 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.78 | 13.151% | $119.6911 | $119.69 | $119.70 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.51 | 13.376% | $235.2665 | $235.27 | $235.25 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.25 | $1,143.1955 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.20 | $1,143.20 | |