| 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 | $208.31 | 4.617% | $217.9277 | $217.93 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.75 | 10.343% | $118.8946 | $118.89 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.83 | 9.332% | $55.5735 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.34 | 5.562% | $25.6938 | $25.69 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.46 | 13.840% | $155.3461 | $155.35 | $155.35 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.30 | 4.145% | $81.5455 | $81.55 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.58 | 4.750% | $242.5801 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.57 | $897.5613 | $897.56 | $897.60 | $897.50 | |