| 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 | $201.48 | 6.648% | $214.8744 | $214.87 | $214.85 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.72 | 8.745% | $121.4899 | $121.49 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.96 | 11.141% | $267.8054 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.43 | 8.319% | $28.6287 | $28.63 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.88 | 7.869% | $177.8544 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.46 | 3.437% | $201.1436 | $201.14 | $201.15 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.81 | 11.345% | $67.7089 | $67.71 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.74 | $1,079.5053 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.50 | $1,079.50 | |