| 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 | $205.96 | 8.461% | $223.3863 | $223.39 | $223.40 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.35 | 3.239% | $58.1752 | $58.18 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.37 | 12.756% | $70.3259 | $70.33 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.37 | 11.653% | $36.1421 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.91 | 6.744% | $19.1179 | $19.12 | $19.10 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.43 | 11.413% | $96.2943 | $96.29 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.82 | 11.480% | $228.3333 | $228.33 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.21 | $731.7750 | $731.78 | $731.85 | $731.70 | |