| 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 | $206.71 | 3.734% | $214.4286 | $214.43 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.45 | 8.450% | $111.107 | $111.11 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.44 | 10.602% | $249.3411 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.26 | 4.246% | $16.9504 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.25 | 4.187% | $146.1223 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.50 | 7.455% | $14.5064 | $14.51 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.69 | 13.645% | $275.8051 | $275.81 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.30 | $1,028.2609 | $1,028.27 | $1,028.25 | $1,028.20 | |