| 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 | $227.73 | 7.476% | $244.7551 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.57 | 7.365% | $159.5122 | $159.51 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.82 | 11.873% | $19.9358 | $19.94 | $19.95 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.38 | 8.869% | $129.9678 | $129.97 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.79 | 7.119% | $38.3379 | $38.34 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.57 | 7.813% | $217.3187 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.32 | 8.399% | $65.3863 | $65.39 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.18 | $875.2138 | $875.23 | $875.20 | $875.20 | |