| 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 | $199.47 | 6.267% | $211.9708 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.67 | 11.458% | $73.1945 | $73.19 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.29 | 10.333% | $40.0398 | $40.04 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 7.560% | $13.4342 | $13.43 | $13.45 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.70 | 5.587% | $51.4209 | $51.42 | $51.40 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.39 | 4.850% | $244.7094 | $244.71 | $244.70 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.85 | 3.345% | $225.1371 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.86 | $859.9067 | $859.90 | $859.90 | $859.80 | |