| 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 | $202.59 | 8.751% | $220.3187 | $220.32 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.30 | 11.755% | $7.0406 | $7.04 | $7.05 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.85 | 3.239% | $215.6147 | $215.61 | $215.60 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.36 | 4.798% | $58.0162 | $58.02 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.26 | 10.436% | $118.4537 | $118.45 | $118.45 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.75 | 11.801% | $80.2172 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.88 | 12.391% | $84.1584 | $84.16 | $84.15 | $84.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.99 | $783.8195 | $783.82 | $783.75 | $783.80 | |