| 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 | $203.94 | 12.272% | $228.9675 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.68 | 8.613% | $191.8974 | $191.90 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.75 | 3.122% | $99.7705 | $99.77 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.77 | 11.575% | $240.7454 | $240.75 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.90 | 11.169% | $107.7228 | $107.72 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.88 | 11.415% | $87.8842 | $87.88 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.80 | 5.668% | $181.5376 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.72 | $1,138.5254 | $1,138.53 | $1,138.50 | $1,138.50 | |