| 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 | $206.30 | 5.805% | $218.2757 | $218.28 | $218.30 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.26 | 10.729% | $39.043 | $39.04 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.51 | 9.796% | $8.2457 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.27 | 6.582% | $101.5407 | $101.54 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.82 | 6.773% | $129.0031 | $129.00 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.90 | 3.202% | $86.5865 | $86.59 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.94 | 5.437% | $184.4515 | $184.45 | $184.45 | $184.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $724.00 | $767.1462 | $767.15 | $767.20 | $767.10 | |