| 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 | $197.56 | 5.525% | $208.4752 | $208.48 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.69 | 3.287% | $11.0414 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.83 | 8.351% | $43.1562 | $43.16 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.31 | 3.510% | $119.3574 | $119.36 | $119.35 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.78 | 13.160% | $25.7778 | $25.78 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.87 | 8.476% | $240.6757 | $240.68 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.35 | 9.522% | $175.6185 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.39 | $824.1022 | $824.12 | $824.15 | $824.20 | |