| 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 | $229.69 | 6.865% | $245.4582 | $245.46 | $245.45 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.48 | 7.382% | $125.0786 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.87 | 4.352% | $217.96 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.58 | 8.559% | $52.738 | $52.74 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.58 | 13.404% | $21.0705 | $21.07 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.63 | 11.517% | $87.6858 | $87.69 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.61 | 13.321% | $236.3989 | $236.40 | $236.40 | $236.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.44 | $986.3900 | $986.40 | $986.40 | $986.50 | |