| 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 | $205.36 | 10.555% | $227.0357 | $227.04 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.77 | 6.248% | $80.5041 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.49 | 4.161% | $169.2512 | $169.25 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.49 | 11.140% | $121.6872 | $121.69 | $121.70 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.38 | 11.756% | $168.0587 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.42 | 3.534% | $232.351 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.97 | 6.706% | $77.8634 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.88 | $1,076.7513 | $1,076.75 | $1,076.75 | $1,076.90 | |