| 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 | $208.38 | 4.198% | $217.1278 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.34 | 8.649% | $80.7697 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.46 | 7.230% | $38.0238 | $38.02 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.55 | 7.281% | $134.6913 | $134.69 | $134.70 | $134.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.85 | 8.447% | $141.9029 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.27 | 9.765% | $163.8462 | $163.85 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.32 | 10.523% | $162.8225 | $162.82 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.17 | $939.1842 | $939.18 | $939.15 | $939.10 | |