| 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 | $200.30 | 8.442% | $217.2093 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.73 | 8.655% | $184.4201 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.85 | 6.521% | $77.6005 | $77.60 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.31 | 5.800% | $66.982 | $66.98 | $67.00 | $67.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.70 | 13.832% | $237.5674 | $237.57 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.47 | 7.305% | $42.3533 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.97 | 11.291% | $67.8541 | $67.85 | $67.85 | $67.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.33 | $893.9867 | $893.98 | $893.95 | $894.10 | |