| 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 | $213.56 | 4.625% | $223.4372 | $223.44 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.94 | 12.115% | $170.3475 | $170.35 | $170.35 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.36 | 6.280% | $252.2662 | $252.27 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.40 | 5.137% | $13.037 | $13.04 | $13.05 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.47 | 12.181% | $84.663 | $84.66 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.38 | 6.381% | $87.6367 | $87.64 | $87.65 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.61 | 8.565% | $56.0304 | $56.03 | $56.05 | $56.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.72 | $887.4180 | $887.43 | $887.45 | $887.30 | |