| 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 | $204.85 | 6.217% | $217.5855 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.85 | 8.851% | $8.5448 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.58 | 3.319% | $14.0307 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.94 | 12.275% | $167.2224 | $167.22 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.89 | 3.469% | $100.2511 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.64 | 10.779% | $103.7335 | $103.73 | $103.75 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.88 | 9.286% | $44.6761 | $44.68 | $44.70 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.63 | $656.0441 | $656.04 | $656.10 | $656.00 | |