| 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 | $201.88 | 8.271% | $218.5775 | $218.58 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.54 | 4.556% | $211.7677 | $211.77 | $211.75 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.96 | 11.300% | $25.5545 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.44 | 6.536% | $86.7629 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.75 | 4.761% | $21.7379 | $21.74 | $21.75 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.50 | 4.387% | $195.7256 | $195.73 | $195.75 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.25 | 10.655% | $135.2757 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.32 | $895.4018 | $895.41 | $895.45 | $895.50 | |