| 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 | $201.85 | 8.280% | $218.5632 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.69 | 13.407% | $50.6816 | $50.68 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.56 | 9.649% | $183.7279 | $183.73 | $183.75 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.75 | 8.756% | $272.7057 | $272.71 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.32 | 7.223% | $190.1278 | $190.13 | $190.15 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.37 | 8.535% | $21.0232 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.73 | 8.773% | $199.8486 | $199.85 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.27 | $1,136.6780 | $1,136.68 | $1,136.70 | $1,136.60 | |