| 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 | $217.50 | 12.350% | $244.3613 | $244.36 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.39 | 13.237% | $97.8254 | $97.83 | $97.85 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.76 | 6.780% | $38.1845 | $38.18 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.38 | 13.770% | $199.5298 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.30 | 6.142% | $182.8827 | $182.88 | $182.90 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.49 | 8.653% | $54.8589 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.50 | 12.554% | $30.9524 | $30.95 | $30.95 | $31.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.32 | $848.5950 | $848.59 | $848.65 | $848.70 | |