| 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 | $211.25 | 3.625% | $218.9078 | $218.91 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.55 | 10.295% | $38.1069 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.88 | 8.491% | $6.3793 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.83 | 5.409% | $30.3894 | $30.39 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.85 | 11.825% | $110.539 | $110.54 | $110.55 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.91 | 6.158% | $222.8363 | $222.84 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.43 | 4.545% | $52.722 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.70 | $679.8807 | $679.89 | $679.90 | $679.80 | |