| 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 | $201.27 | 7.524% | $216.4136 | $216.41 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.75 | 8.191% | $247.4869 | $247.49 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.80 | 13.350% | $9.9748 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.36 | 13.818% | $190.4858 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.32 | 9.639% | $17.8931 | $17.89 | $17.90 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.68 | 11.803% | $87.9666 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.77 | 11.759% | $185.2629 | $185.26 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.95 | $955.4837 | $955.48 | $955.45 | $955.60 | |