| 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 | $205.65 | 5.785% | $217.5469 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.98 | 6.601% | $29.827 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.60 | 7.502% | $117.8222 | $117.82 | $117.80 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.29 | 5.637% | $225.3132 | $225.31 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.81 | 9.599% | $80.895 | $80.90 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.59 | 12.796% | $176.6273 | $176.63 | $176.65 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.38 | 5.216% | $6.7128 | $6.71 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.30 | $854.7444 | $854.75 | $854.75 | $854.60 | |