| 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 | $201.51 | 5.836% | $213.2701 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.69 | 3.237% | $103.9493 | $103.95 | $103.95 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.48 | 4.198% | $80.7326 | $80.73 | $80.75 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.90 | 6.445% | $49.9227 | $49.92 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.82 | 13.575% | $266.6968 | $266.70 | $266.70 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.83 | 6.497% | $236.2423 | $236.24 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.84 | 4.137% | $101.8876 | $101.89 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.07 | $1,052.7014 | $1,052.70 | $1,052.70 | $1,052.60 | |