| 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 | $217.73 | 6.296% | $231.4383 | $231.44 | $231.45 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.46 | 13.406% | $200.1162 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.89 | 10.810% | $95.1747 | $95.17 | $95.15 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.96 | 10.441% | $9.8955 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.54 | 9.147% | $98.8217 | $98.82 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.79 | 9.203% | $15.0591 | $15.06 | $15.05 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.55 | 6.256% | $212.0338 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.92 | $862.5393 | $862.54 | $862.50 | $862.50 | |