| 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 | $197.62 | 8.494% | $214.4058 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.63 | 8.429% | $173.0852 | $173.09 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.55 | 12.431% | $270.4528 | $270.45 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.75 | 10.771% | $18.5541 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.67 | 13.846% | $8.732 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.46 | 6.262% | $11.115 | $11.12 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.33 | 6.405% | $5.6714 | $5.67 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.01 | $702.0163 | $702.02 | $702.00 | $702.10 | |