| 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 | $202.28 | 9.440% | $221.3752 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.80 | 11.539% | $51.0849 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.92 | 6.795% | $112.0493 | $112.05 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.34 | 7.425% | $54.0777 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.40 | 4.774% | $85.286 | $85.29 | $85.30 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.68 | 8.857% | $32.3088 | $32.31 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.39 | 12.862% | $26.3984 | $26.40 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.81 | $582.5803 | $582.59 | $582.65 | $582.60 | |