| 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 | $207.95 | 3.166% | $214.5337 | $214.53 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.77 | 6.381% | $105.0725 | $105.07 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.68 | 5.170% | $142.6947 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.49 | 12.767% | $7.3186 | $7.32 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.49 | 5.774% | $230.0479 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.50 | 9.133% | $198.0764 | $198.08 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.69 | 9.202% | $188.5809 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,020.57 | $1,086.3247 | $1,086.32 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.30 | |