| 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 | $208.39 | 4.153% | $217.0444 | $217.04 | $217.05 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.33 | 5.314% | $99.3427 | $99.34 | $99.35 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.66 | 10.400% | $242.5046 | $242.50 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.70 | 10.238% | $189.2786 | $189.28 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.90 | 11.693% | $181.9479 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.77 | 13.342% | $41.6759 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.95 | 7.190% | $70.6918 | $70.69 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.70 | $1,042.4859 | $1,042.48 | $1,042.55 | $1,042.40 | |