| 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 | $222.48 | 5.304% | $234.2803 | $234.28 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.43 | 7.386% | $222.7508 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.47 | 12.368% | $208.4089 | $208.41 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.76 | 11.385% | $81.0437 | $81.04 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.27 | 4.361% | $117.1661 | $117.17 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.94 | 12.651% | $167.7824 | $167.78 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.96 | 13.403% | $252.8433 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,172.31 | $1,284.2755 | $1,284.27 | $1,284.30 | $1,284.30 | |