| 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 | $206.51 | 5.270% | $217.3931 | $217.39 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.32 | 12.151% | $66.528 | $66.53 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.35 | 9.692% | $254.8694 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.40 | 8.244% | $199.6019 | $199.60 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.94 | 7.717% | $116.2697 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.94 | 8.625% | $102.0423 | $102.04 | $102.05 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.26 | 6.730% | $181.7185 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.72 | $1,138.4229 | $1,138.42 | $1,138.40 | $1,138.40 | |