| 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 | $203.59 | 6.811% | $217.4565 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.61 | 6.362% | $58.0843 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.44 | 9.682% | $223.1371 | $223.14 | $223.15 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.54 | 8.518% | $159.0223 | $159.02 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.50 | 7.866% | $164.4957 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.98 | 3.839% | $50.8603 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.60 | 10.658% | $262.9234 | $262.92 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.26 | $1,135.9796 | $1,135.98 | $1,135.95 | $1,136.00 | |