| 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 | $199.77 | 8.660% | $217.0701 | $217.07 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.53 | 8.233% | $93.654 | $93.65 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.97 | 6.240% | $81.7729 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.54 | 11.194% | $202.9735 | $202.97 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.29 | 3.706% | $70.8208 | $70.82 | $70.80 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.60 | 12.736% | $143.8511 | $143.85 | $143.85 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.85 | 10.635% | $38.5563 | $38.56 | $38.55 | $38.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.55 | $848.6987 | $848.69 | $848.60 | $848.90 | |