| 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 | $207.25 | 5.444% | $218.5327 | $218.53 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.68 | 12.684% | $228.3879 | $228.39 | $228.40 | $228.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.27 | 4.664% | $163.5584 | $163.56 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.74 | 12.766% | $53.8345 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.86 | 9.604% | $57.9367 | $57.94 | $57.95 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.35 | 6.498% | $16.3474 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.68 | 7.821% | $82.6771 | $82.68 | $82.70 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $758.83 | $821.2747 | $821.28 | $821.35 | $821.20 | |