| 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 | $201.37 | 3.563% | $208.5448 | $208.54 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 6.180% | $127.6815 | $127.68 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.89 | 6.222% | $84.8608 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.61 | 3.763% | $24.4984 | $24.50 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.74 | 13.730% | $174.8485 | $174.85 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.53 | 9.182% | $187.2799 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.42 | 9.503% | $53.0214 | $53.02 | $53.00 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.81 | $860.7353 | $860.73 | $860.75 | $860.70 | |