| 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 | $207.51 | 4.811% | $217.4933 | $217.49 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.45 | 7.663% | $153.3659 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.71 | 4.485% | $136.5723 | $136.57 | $136.55 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.66 | 12.567% | $41.2671 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.27 | 6.764% | $16.3029 | $16.30 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.84 | 13.796% | $49.8882 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.95 | 7.112% | $68.4981 | $68.50 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.39 | $683.3878 | $683.39 | $683.35 | $683.50 | |