| 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 | $205.55 | 6.189% | $218.2715 | $218.27 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.69 | 5.788% | $178.4538 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.39 | 6.675% | $195.6313 | $195.63 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.51 | 11.671% | $217.2113 | $217.21 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.64 | 13.776% | $252.1731 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.66 | 9.332% | $102.4004 | $102.40 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.44 | 10.457% | $188.2629 | $188.26 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.88 | $1,352.4043 | $1,352.39 | $1,352.35 | $1,352.50 | |