| 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 | $198.90 | 9.338% | $217.4733 | $217.47 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.41 | 13.172% | $26.4936 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.71 | 6.253% | $147.3835 | $147.38 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.98 | 13.533% | $70.3678 | $70.37 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.66 | 12.631% | $108.8691 | $108.87 | $108.85 | $108.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.38 | 4.251% | $203.6856 | $203.69 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.37 | 7.723% | $62.8779 | $62.88 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.41 | $837.1508 | $837.15 | $837.15 | $837.30 | |