| 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 | $201.67 | 6.725% | $215.2323 | $215.23 | $215.25 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.30 | 4.583% | $194.8381 | $194.84 | $194.85 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.69 | 6.308% | $179.331 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.35 | 12.828% | $97.427 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.59 | 4.775% | $41.4804 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.42 | 5.864% | $152.8888 | $152.89 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.92 | 7.343% | $14.9421 | $14.94 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.94 | $896.1397 | $896.14 | $896.25 | $896.00 | |