| 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 | $206.96 | 5.312% | $217.9537 | $217.95 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.78 | 10.378% | $62.6726 | $62.67 | $62.65 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.52 | 9.719% | $71.8879 | $71.89 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.62 | 10.252% | $22.734 | $22.73 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.96 | 6.718% | $179.2436 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.98 | 12.577% | $39.3794 | $39.38 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.76 | 8.687% | $168.204 | $168.20 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.58 | $762.0752 | $762.06 | $762.10 | $762.10 | |