| 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 | $212.60 | 7.368% | $228.2644 | $228.26 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.45 | 7.358% | $45.5735 | $45.57 | $45.55 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.85 | 10.845% | $228.1744 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.36 | 11.553% | $157.6913 | $157.69 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.73 | 8.656% | $146.3922 | $146.39 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.60 | 8.734% | $98.513 | $98.51 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.48 | 9.620% | $273.48 | $273.48 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.07 | $1,178.0888 | $1,178.07 | $1,178.05 | $1,178.20 | |