| 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 | $209.71 | 8.732% | $228.0219 | $228.02 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.69 | 13.623% | $48.5057 | $48.51 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.38 | 5.774% | $184.4487 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.87 | 9.792% | $117.3347 | $117.33 | $117.35 | $117.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.40 | 11.537% | $16.0613 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.68 | 12.175% | $110.6943 | $110.69 | $110.70 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.47 | 11.510% | $174.4797 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.20 | $879.5463 | $879.54 | $879.55 | $879.50 | |