| 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 | $197.54 | 7.501% | $212.3575 | $212.36 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.75 | 9.370% | $7.3825 | $7.38 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.29 | 8.501% | $52.3951 | $52.40 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.67 | 9.565% | $17.1688 | $17.17 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.44 | 9.261% | $102.0935 | $102.09 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.52 | 10.265% | $142.8152 | $142.82 | $142.80 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.42 | 4.547% | $259.7157 | $259.72 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.63 | $793.9283 | $793.94 | $793.90 | $794.00 | |