| 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 | $200.51 | 5.359% | $211.2553 | $211.26 | $211.25 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.89 | 7.679% | $31.1085 | $31.11 | $31.10 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.76 | 5.870% | $61.1505 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.31 | 10.526% | $9.1847 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.77 | 8.180% | $163.103 | $163.10 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.44 | 13.471% | $266.0214 | $266.02 | $266.00 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.50 | 8.408% | $217.358 | $217.36 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.18 | $959.1814 | $959.18 | $959.15 | $959.30 | |