| 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 | $205.96 | 6.837% | $220.0415 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.39 | 9.280% | $63.8086 | $63.81 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.73 | 10.372% | $39.4359 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.46 | 9.813% | $237.7012 | $237.70 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.97 | 12.430% | $141.6281 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.32 | 6.396% | $29.0674 | $29.07 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.33 | 7.328% | $240.7689 | $240.77 | $240.75 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.16 | $972.4516 | $972.46 | $972.45 | $972.40 | |