| 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 | $210.53 | 3.548% | $217.9996 | $218.00 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.87 | 8.749% | $18.346 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.38 | 13.194% | $20.8051 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.45 | 12.344% | $112.8495 | $112.85 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.83 | 3.283% | $154.7489 | $154.75 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.49 | 3.677% | $173.6486 | $173.65 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.59 | 7.724% | $12.4852 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.14 | $710.8829 | $710.90 | $710.90 | $710.70 | |