| 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 | $212.30 | 5.758% | $224.5242 | $224.52 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.30 | 8.724% | $155.8015 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.47 | 3.332% | $120.3508 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.81 | 10.240% | $215.8609 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.88 | 12.591% | $107.9523 | $107.95 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.26 | 5.770% | $163.1608 | $163.16 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.74 | 12.620% | $229.452 | $229.45 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.76 | $1,217.1025 | $1,217.09 | $1,217.05 | $1,217.30 | |