| 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 | $203.60 | 6.296% | $216.4187 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.42 | 4.592% | $173.0161 | $173.02 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.49 | 13.790% | $147.3467 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.26 | 9.449% | $173.214 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.26 | 9.627% | $94.5643 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.84 | 3.716% | $9.1685 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.61 | 12.238% | $147.7164 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.48 | $961.4447 | $961.45 | $961.35 | $961.40 | |