| 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 | $204.71 | 9.837% | $224.8473 | $224.85 | $224.85 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.57 | 13.590% | $281.2148 | $281.21 | $281.20 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.54 | 3.475% | $161.9798 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.77 | 10.524% | $36.2187 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.56 | 7.508% | $19.9535 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.94 | 7.544% | $10.6899 | $10.69 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.59 | 3.770% | $218.5292 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.68 | $953.4332 | $953.43 | $953.45 | $953.40 | |