| 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 | $204.40 | 6.381% | $217.4428 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.95 | 10.558% | $276.3397 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.31 | 12.281% | $177.7521 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.51 | 9.566% | $67.394 | $67.39 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.61 | 13.617% | $222.2462 | $222.25 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.34 | 11.577% | $8.1898 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.77 | 8.144% | $15.9729 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.89 | $985.3375 | $985.33 | $985.35 | $985.30 | |