| 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 | $209.66 | 3.224% | $216.4194 | $216.42 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.28 | 10.301% | $55.4593 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.54 | 13.352% | $142.3021 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.95 | 12.680% | $25.8601 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.87 | 13.425% | $176.7955 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.34 | 11.376% | $57.1804 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.85 | 7.577% | $178.4165 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.49 | $852.4333 | $852.44 | $852.40 | $852.50 | |