| 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 | $203.77 | 7.604% | $219.2647 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.82 | 5.530% | $145.4414 | $145.44 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.40 | 11.205% | $98.3052 | $98.31 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.64 | 7.550% | $38.3308 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.66 | 12.128% | $173.4172 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.52 | 9.194% | $218.9558 | $218.96 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.99 | 11.296% | $46.7332 | $46.73 | $46.75 | $46.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.80 | $940.4483 | $940.45 | $940.45 | $940.40 | |