| 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 | $206.74 | 4.588% | $216.2252 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.50 | 10.563% | $178.5592 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.63 | 13.308% | $87.961 | $87.96 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.38 | 4.390% | $24.4064 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.79 | 8.558% | $126.7849 | $126.78 | $126.80 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.56 | 4.412% | $58.0113 | $58.01 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.50 | 11.865% | $101.2378 | $101.24 | $101.25 | $101.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.10 | $793.1858 | $793.19 | $793.20 | $793.20 | |