| 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 | $199.40 | 6.545% | $212.4507 | $212.45 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.48 | 12.586% | $263.9917 | $263.99 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.89 | 13.309% | $244.6228 | $244.62 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.26 | 10.254% | $167.8727 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.74 | 5.543% | $145.3749 | $145.37 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.43 | 12.437% | $9.4784 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.38 | 4.391% | $163.2466 | $163.25 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.58 | $1,207.0378 | $1,207.03 | $1,207.00 | $1,207.10 | |