| 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 | $202.43 | 7.275% | $217.1568 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.77 | 11.241% | $63.1515 | $63.15 | $63.15 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.35 | 7.683% | $19.7598 | $19.76 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.66 | 5.856% | $127.7258 | $127.73 | $127.75 | $127.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.51 | 10.512% | $112.1807 | $112.18 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.60 | 7.777% | $180.6343 | $180.63 | $180.65 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.32 | 10.333% | $258.5323 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.64 | $979.1412 | $979.14 | $979.20 | $979.20 | |