| 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 | $200.43 | 6.685% | $213.8287 | $213.83 | $213.85 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.58 | 6.336% | $29.3275 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.88 | 3.466% | $245.0903 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.74 | 12.391% | $45.7881 | $45.79 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.52 | 5.570% | $229.6359 | $229.64 | $229.65 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.83 | 8.525% | $268.9575 | $268.96 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.49 | 11.657% | $143.4681 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,099.47 | $1,176.0961 | $1,176.11 | $1,176.15 | $1,176.10 | |