| 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 | $201.83 | 13.540% | $229.1578 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.28 | 10.299% | $76.4151 | $76.42 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.67 | 10.422% | $34.9706 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.87 | 10.709% | $85.102 | $85.10 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.70 | 13.223% | $12.1149 | $12.11 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.67 | 10.580% | $6.2699 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.49 | 4.203% | $173.4876 | $173.49 | $173.50 | $173.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.51 | $617.5179 | $617.52 | $617.45 | $617.60 | |