| 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 | $203.74 | 6.598% | $217.1828 | $217.18 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.36 | 6.216% | $149.0848 | $149.08 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.57 | 4.544% | $195.0477 | $195.05 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.76 | 3.597% | $58.8017 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.93 | 8.770% | $66.2736 | $66.27 | $66.25 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.92 | 9.277% | $137.6016 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.53 | 13.400% | $235.339 | $235.34 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $981.81 | $1,059.3312 | $1,059.32 | $1,059.35 | $1,059.30 | |