| 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 | $203.77 | 5.270% | $214.5087 | $214.51 | $214.50 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.89 | 11.735% | $7.6985 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.54 | 10.633% | $217.4381 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.93 | 12.414% | $81.9835 | $81.98 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.85 | 3.497% | $38.1386 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.42 | 10.461% | $135.2264 | $135.23 | $135.25 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.83 | 9.693% | $132.5421 | $132.54 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.23 | $827.5359 | $827.54 | $827.60 | $827.40 | |