| 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 | $203.45 | 6.307% | $216.2816 | $216.28 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.81 | 11.752% | $6.4928 | $6.49 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.43 | 7.594% | $7.9942 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.79 | 6.145% | $157.9331 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.83 | 5.603% | $250.0996 | $250.10 | $250.10 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.88 | 5.732% | $142.6113 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.73 | 9.584% | $40.2502 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.92 | $821.6628 | $821.65 | $821.70 | $821.70 | |