| 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 | $197.94 | 6.525% | $210.8556 | $210.86 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.76 | 4.686% | $227.9642 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.89 | 13.720% | $98.8113 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.68 | 7.835% | $232.5785 | $232.58 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.32 | 6.125% | $182.8746 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.51 | 5.177% | $86.7815 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.76 | 6.494% | $238.291 | $238.29 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.86 | $1,278.1567 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.15 | $1,278.30 | |