| 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 | $201.43 | 8.219% | $217.9855 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.73 | 9.441% | $123.3728 | $123.37 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.90 | 6.653% | $167.3386 | $167.34 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.56 | 9.236% | $90.1852 | $90.19 | $90.20 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.72 | 4.166% | $56.9996 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.39 | 4.669% | $7.735 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.57 | 13.301% | $30.1041 | $30.10 | $30.10 | $30.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.30 | $693.7208 | $693.73 | $693.75 | $693.70 | |