| 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 | $205.62 | 6.383% | $218.7447 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.95 | 10.228% | $110.1729 | $110.17 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.59 | 5.834% | $60.9498 | $60.95 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.59 | 12.244% | $7.3969 | $7.40 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.80 | 13.170% | $262.3281 | $262.33 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.40 | 4.555% | $10.8737 | $10.87 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.62 | 8.431% | $144.8855 | $144.89 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.57 | $815.3516 | $815.35 | $815.35 | $815.30 | |