| 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 | $200.86 | 5.285% | $211.4755 | $211.48 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.76 | 4.420% | $220.0756 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.33 | 11.688% | $220.3939 | $220.39 | $220.40 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.81 | 7.694% | $173.1827 | $173.18 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.28 | 8.350% | $148.7429 | $148.74 | $148.75 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.43 | 13.667% | $95.969 | $95.97 | $95.95 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.63 | 12.760% | $249.91 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.10 | $1,319.7496 | $1,319.75 | $1,319.80 | $1,319.80 | |