| 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 | $205.61 | 9.288% | $224.7071 | $224.71 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.71 | 12.550% | $70.5801 | $70.58 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.68 | 5.800% | $248.2914 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.69 | 7.433% | $108.1743 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.32 | 7.524% | $21.8489 | $21.85 | $21.85 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.76 | 13.806% | $285.3799 | $285.38 | $285.40 | $285.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.63 | 10.734% | $170.1206 | $170.12 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.40 | $1,129.1023 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.10 | $1,129.10 | |