| 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 | $201.45 | 8.333% | $218.2368 | $218.24 | $218.25 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.73 | 12.192% | $141.059 | $141.06 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.85 | 7.605% | $155.8658 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.86 | 6.660% | $74.5127 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.58 | 12.612% | $32.1845 | $32.18 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.53 | 12.324% | $69.113 | $69.11 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.65 | 9.607% | $110.3194 | $110.32 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.65 | $801.2912 | $801.29 | $801.25 | $801.30 | |