| 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 | $217.56 | 6.329% | $231.3294 | $231.33 | $231.35 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.65 | 10.375% | $229.1937 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.72 | 4.604% | $89.6665 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.46 | 7.716% | $8.0356 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.48 | 12.214% | $128.4626 | $128.46 | $128.45 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.86 | 3.544% | $200.7304 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.96 | 3.394% | $161.2533 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.69 | $1,048.6715 | $1,048.67 | $1,048.70 | $1,048.70 | |