| 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 | $200.28 | 6.537% | $213.3723 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.59 | 7.475% | $35.0261 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.52 | 4.111% | $74.4602 | $74.46 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.72 | 7.418% | $267.17 | $267.17 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.56 | 6.446% | $208.1658 | $208.17 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.38 | 8.774% | $189.6801 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.47 | 4.673% | $223.4455 | $223.45 | $223.45 | $223.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.52 | $1,211.3200 | $1,211.33 | $1,211.30 | $1,211.40 | |