| 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 | $200.53 | 8.272% | $217.1178 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.26 | 8.574% | $153.3716 | $153.37 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.38 | 12.253% | $249.6282 | $249.63 | $249.65 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.52 | 13.151% | $79.7941 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.98 | 6.120% | $153.8528 | $153.85 | $153.85 | $153.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.96 | 11.523% | $89.1738 | $89.17 | $89.15 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.84 | 11.721% | $132.7692 | $132.77 | $132.75 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $978.47 | $1,075.7075 | $1,075.70 | $1,075.65 | $1,075.80 | |