| 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 | $207.64 | 5.250% | $218.5411 | $218.54 | $218.55 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.58 | 7.456% | $96.2591 | $96.26 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.33 | 12.345% | $223.9373 | $223.94 | $223.95 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.86 | 12.231% | $15.5552 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.43 | 9.830% | $5.9638 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.45 | 8.289% | $134.7657 | $134.77 | $134.75 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.97 | 7.205% | $265.8362 | $265.84 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.26 | $960.8584 | $960.87 | $960.85 | $960.90 | |