| 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 | $204.90 | 5.495% | $216.1593 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.57 | 7.113% | $261.9663 | $261.97 | $261.95 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.35 | 8.140% | $233.9609 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.44 | 10.327% | $146.1171 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.32 | 5.364% | $163.6514 | $163.65 | $163.65 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.73 | 6.445% | $35.9039 | $35.90 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.27 | 10.584% | $214.8315 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.58 | $1,272.5904 | $1,272.59 | $1,272.55 | $1,272.70 | |