| 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 | $200.69 | 5.565% | $211.8584 | $211.86 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.49 | 6.786% | $263.2168 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.60 | 13.851% | $183.9832 | $183.98 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.72 | 7.411% | $75.9611 | $75.96 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.76 | 7.224% | $106.9667 | $106.97 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.79 | 10.242% | $253.3251 | $253.33 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.79 | 6.743% | $159.8903 | $159.89 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.84 | $1,255.2016 | $1,255.21 | $1,255.20 | $1,255.30 | |