| 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 | $201.39 | 7.125% | $215.739 | $215.74 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.60 | 4.458% | $237.7464 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.55 | 13.545% | $19.9271 | $19.93 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.37 | 5.544% | $228.3656 | $228.37 | $228.35 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.78 | 4.700% | $222.7807 | $222.78 | $222.80 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.43 | 8.577% | $151.3889 | $151.39 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.33 | 8.254% | $220.1129 | $220.11 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.45 | $1,296.0606 | $1,296.07 | $1,296.10 | $1,296.00 | |