| 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 | $202.96 | 7.734% | $218.6569 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.86 | 9.507% | $131.2551 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.74 | 11.814% | $66.7977 | $66.80 | $66.80 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.51 | 13.522% | $56.2047 | $56.20 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.99 | 8.200% | $155.7972 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.52 | 7.493% | $42.4812 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.68 | 9.748% | $202.6826 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.26 | $873.8754 | $873.88 | $873.90 | $874.00 | |