| 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 | $217.79 | 3.435% | $225.2711 | $225.27 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.38 | 11.706% | $45.1069 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.58 | 7.426% | $36.0737 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.25 | 8.826% | $65.5677 | $65.57 | $65.55 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.79 | 8.727% | $68.2697 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.77 | 8.766% | $261.8759 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.46 | 9.846% | $38.9514 | $38.95 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.02 | $741.1164 | $741.12 | $741.05 | $741.30 | |