| 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 | $205.40 | 5.583% | $216.8675 | $216.87 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.39 | 8.278% | $160.6737 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.74 | 13.553% | $97.3603 | $97.36 | $97.35 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.59 | 7.129% | $118.474 | $118.47 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.28 | 11.256% | $83.7535 | $83.75 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.39 | 10.405% | $94.2748 | $94.27 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.92 | 11.834% | $268.3121 | $268.31 | $268.30 | $268.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $950.71 | $1,039.7159 | $1,039.70 | $1,039.60 | $1,039.90 | |