| 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 | $198.95 | 6.525% | $211.9315 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.93 | 6.454% | $140.4448 | $140.44 | $140.45 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.57 | 8.337% | $30.9519 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.63 | 8.547% | $173.2736 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.93 | 3.477% | $43.3879 | $43.39 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.44 | 5.831% | $11.0488 | $11.05 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.63 | 10.383% | $43.7448 | $43.74 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.08 | $654.7833 | $654.77 | $654.80 | $654.70 | |