| 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 | $200.48 | 5.441% | $211.3881 | $211.39 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.73 | 8.827% | $164.0349 | $164.03 | $164.05 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.45 | 6.231% | $154.513 | $154.51 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.30 | 12.400% | $72.2732 | $72.27 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.89 | 13.692% | $26.0241 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.95 | 6.111% | $93.3246 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.50 | 6.671% | $12.2672 | $12.27 | $12.25 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.30 | $733.8251 | $733.81 | $733.75 | $733.80 | |