| 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 | $205.92 | 6.237% | $218.7632 | $218.76 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.54 | 3.350% | $231.0286 | $231.03 | $231.05 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.46 | 6.350% | $53.6642 | $53.66 | $53.65 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.34 | 13.589% | $68.5396 | $68.54 | $68.55 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.47 | 11.315% | $12.7678 | $12.77 | $12.75 | $12.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.41 | 4.379% | $22.3475 | $22.35 | $22.35 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.81 | 12.746% | $243.3171 | $243.32 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.95 | $850.4280 | $850.43 | $850.40 | $850.40 | |