| 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 | $192.48 | 8.217% | $208.2961 | $208.30 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.91 | 8.303% | $199.18 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.44 | 10.742% | $144.4519 | $144.45 | $144.45 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.48 | 10.460% | $55.7602 | $55.76 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.70 | 10.378% | $272.3025 | $272.30 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.73 | 8.420% | $55.0015 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.69 | 11.508% | $131.2338 | $131.23 | $131.25 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.43 | $1,066.2260 | $1,066.22 | $1,066.25 | $1,066.30 | |