| 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 | $196.64 | 10.568% | $217.4209 | $217.42 | $217.40 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.60 | 10.435% | $174.0456 | $174.05 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.99 | 5.679% | $32.7499 | $32.75 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.39 | 3.235% | $164.5463 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.50 | 12.769% | $62.5868 | $62.59 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.40 | 13.207% | $170.2633 | $170.26 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.81 | 6.843% | $86.3398 | $86.34 | $86.35 | $86.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.33 | $907.9526 | $907.96 | $907.95 | $907.80 | |