| 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 | $216.95 | 5.699% | $229.314 | $229.31 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.33 | 7.415% | $89.5089 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.46 | 7.599% | $83.3462 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.42 | 10.668% | $77.9324 | $77.93 | $77.95 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.54 | 12.513% | $195.2551 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.94 | 5.595% | $87.5805 | $87.58 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.35 | 11.580% | $18.2433 | $18.24 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.99 | $781.1804 | $781.18 | $781.20 | $781.10 | |