| 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 | $191.88 | 13.329% | $217.4557 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.71 | 5.145% | $176.3387 | $176.34 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.99 | 9.509% | $104.0226 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.41 | 9.381% | $67.1709 | $67.17 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.57 | 13.401% | $47.1408 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.37 | 6.853% | $28.1771 | $28.18 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.46 | 12.802% | $246.4272 | $246.43 | $246.45 | $246.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.39 | $886.7330 | $886.74 | $886.75 | $886.70 | |