| 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 | $208.40 | 3.675% | $216.0587 | $216.06 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.90 | 10.694% | $66.3057 | $66.31 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.43 | 7.120% | $105.4382 | $105.44 | $105.45 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.59 | 9.245% | $147.0328 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.44 | 7.410% | $100.3639 | $100.36 | $100.35 | $100.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.62 | 7.187% | $130.3608 | $130.36 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.80 | 3.865% | $230.3726 | $230.37 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.18 | $995.9327 | $995.93 | $995.90 | $996.00 | |