| 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 | $200.96 | 4.273% | $209.547 | $209.55 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.46 | 8.322% | $143.4833 | $143.48 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.63 | 13.576% | $105.2054 | $105.21 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.47 | 9.325% | $87.9738 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.78 | 5.723% | $214.3851 | $214.39 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.67 | 9.642% | $222.2114 | $222.21 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.89 | 10.729% | $147.1478 | $147.15 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,044.86 | $1,129.9538 | $1,129.96 | $1,129.95 | $1,129.90 | |