| 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 | $204.48 | 6.842% | $218.4705 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.30 | 4.154% | $249.2405 | $249.24 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.62 | 13.349% | $161.6583 | $161.66 | $161.65 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.81 | 6.325% | $107.1862 | $107.19 | $107.20 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.87 | 12.531% | $29.1118 | $29.11 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.39 | 9.847% | $104.7831 | $104.78 | $104.80 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.26 | 5.635% | $124.924 | $124.92 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.73 | $995.3744 | $995.37 | $995.35 | $995.40 | |