| 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 | $217.45 | 13.795% | $247.4472 | $247.45 | $247.45 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.82 | 6.750% | $229.3204 | $229.32 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.40 | 5.417% | $231.2849 | $231.28 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.83 | 9.386% | $8.5649 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.85 | 8.724% | $23.7562 | $23.76 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.42 | 11.583% | $162.264 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.49 | 8.330% | $82.8616 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.26 | $985.4992 | $985.49 | $985.45 | $985.60 | |