| 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 | $204.40 | 6.429% | $217.5409 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.26 | 5.236% | $167.5989 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.65 | 8.465% | $185.0955 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.38 | 4.744% | $109.3318 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.49 | 12.847% | $9.5807 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.38 | 11.649% | $79.6951 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.97 | 7.781% | $119.6046 | $119.60 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.53 | $888.4475 | $888.45 | $888.50 | $888.40 | |