| 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 | $206.79 | 5.442% | $218.0435 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.97 | 3.866% | $48.7859 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.95 | 3.647% | $180.294 | $180.29 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.40 | 13.641% | $90.231 | $90.23 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.35 | 7.675% | $28.3724 | $28.37 | $28.35 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.37 | 6.785% | $52.7198 | $52.72 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.86 | 4.343% | $229.4085 | $229.41 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.69 | $847.8551 | $847.85 | $847.85 | $847.80 | |