| 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 | $204.27 | 5.134% | $214.7572 | $214.76 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.64 | 8.494% | $54.9414 | $54.94 | $54.95 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.74 | 5.864% | $217.8046 | $217.80 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.43 | 5.243% | $179.3656 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.99 | 7.516% | $7.5154 | $7.52 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.27 | 10.578% | $255.7337 | $255.73 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.91 | 9.749% | $143.6724 | $143.67 | $143.65 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.25 | $1,073.7903 | $1,073.79 | $1,073.75 | $1,073.80 | |