| 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 | $212.53 | 4.107% | $221.2586 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.27 | 10.357% | $87.48 | $87.48 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.25 | 13.557% | $158.1281 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.80 | 3.538% | $216.1873 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.95 | 7.326% | $186.6936 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.43 | 6.494% | $6.8476 | $6.85 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.75 | 10.110% | $20.6456 | $20.65 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.98 | $897.2408 | $897.25 | $897.30 | $897.20 | |