| 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 | $211.77 | 5.660% | $223.7562 | $223.76 | $223.75 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.93 | 12.580% | $157.5332 | $157.53 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.60 | 8.805% | $136.6591 | $136.66 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.36 | 13.116% | $9.4565 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.69 | 3.622% | $15.2221 | $15.22 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.35 | 8.604% | $91.6075 | $91.61 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.41 | 3.500% | $25.2644 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.11 | $659.4990 | $659.50 | $659.45 | $659.60 | |