| 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 | $209.71 | 4.272% | $218.6688 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.34 | 10.815% | $52.4598 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.94 | 5.489% | $46.3519 | $46.35 | $46.35 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.64 | 11.289% | $15.1798 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.28 | 3.644% | $37.602 | $37.60 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.76 | 3.778% | $55.7911 | $55.79 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.84 | 9.269% | $254.4219 | $254.42 | $254.40 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.51 | $680.4753 | $680.47 | $680.45 | $680.60 | |