| 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 | $213.57 | 6.359% | $227.1509 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.67 | 9.377% | $266.5189 | $266.52 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.37 | 8.470% | $80.6691 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.41 | 8.469% | $47.0864 | $47.09 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.57 | 8.496% | $54.8664 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.74 | 4.785% | $99.2733 | $99.27 | $99.25 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.69 | 8.160% | $42.9287 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.02 | $818.4937 | $818.50 | $818.45 | $818.60 | |