| 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 | $200.85 | 5.261% | $211.4167 | $211.42 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.68 | 8.517% | $77.785 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.47 | 8.681% | $90.716 | $90.72 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.98 | 10.421% | $122.5452 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.25 | 12.495% | $256.7698 | $256.77 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.79 | 13.845% | $121.5751 | $121.58 | $121.60 | $121.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.43 | 7.264% | $60.5291 | $60.53 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.45 | $941.3369 | $941.36 | $941.35 | $941.30 | |