| 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 | $213.88 | 6.500% | $227.7822 | $227.78 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.34 | 12.368% | $29.5977 | $29.60 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.72 | 12.873% | $97.8835 | $97.88 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.37 | 13.210% | $273.255 | $273.26 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.95 | 13.646% | $72.6766 | $72.68 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.38 | 10.305% | $23.5832 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.28 | 3.214% | $131.3708 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.92 | $856.1490 | $856.15 | $856.20 | $856.30 | |