| 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 | $205.97 | 5.520% | $217.3395 | $217.34 | $217.35 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.79 | 6.353% | $179.5132 | $179.51 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.74 | 10.778% | $135.9689 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.46 | 13.658% | $9.6155 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.67 | 13.127% | $26.7772 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.36 | 4.127% | $182.5971 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.39 | 7.620% | $90.8205 | $90.82 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.38 | $842.6319 | $842.64 | $842.60 | $842.60 | |