| 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 | $200.58 | 8.554% | $217.7376 | $217.74 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.50 | 4.420% | $165.5057 | $165.51 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.72 | 9.539% | $31.4596 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $202.88 | 6.333% | $215.7284 | $215.73 | $215.75 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.36 | 5.265% | $91.9595 | $91.96 | $91.95 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.67 | 10.590% | $260.6275 | $260.63 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.81 | 6.139% | $97.4462 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.52 | $1,080.4645 | $1,080.48 | $1,080.50 | $1,080.40 | |