| 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 | $200.33 | 7.500% | $215.3548 | $215.35 | $215.35 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.89 | 7.848% | $88.3167 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.30 | 7.515% | $217.5028 | $217.50 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.44 | 13.318% | $144.4125 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.99 | 10.764% | $187.1801 | $187.18 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.98 | 6.805% | $214.6567 | $214.66 | $214.65 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.32 | 11.233% | $24.8272 | $24.83 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.25 | $1,092.2508 | $1,092.25 | $1,092.25 | $1,092.30 | |