| 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 | $221.61 | 9.407% | $242.4569 | $242.46 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.44 | 7.314% | $88.4697 | $88.47 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.62 | 6.820% | $168.3697 | $168.37 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.67 | 6.597% | $19.9017 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.98 | 5.306% | $76.8523 | $76.85 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.53 | 10.693% | $43.7569 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.64 | 7.371% | $221.8714 | $221.87 | $221.85 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.49 | $861.6786 | $861.68 | $861.60 | $861.90 | |