| 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 | $200.73 | 8.338% | $217.4669 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.28 | 6.627% | $237.0105 | $237.01 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.86 | 9.469% | $14.0777 | $14.08 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.59 | 10.127% | $40.2955 | $40.30 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.51 | 10.800% | $38.2371 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.55 | 5.824% | $123.3379 | $123.34 | $123.35 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.26 | 6.254% | $134.1563 | $134.16 | $134.15 | $134.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.78 | $804.5819 | $804.60 | $804.60 | $804.60 | |