| 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 | $205.28 | 3.331% | $212.1179 | $212.12 | $212.10 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.55 | 7.471% | $185.4412 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.57 | 13.825% | $68.9438 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.36 | 5.659% | $170.4914 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.28 | 8.513% | $256.3945 | $256.39 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.94 | 12.450% | $93.266 | $93.27 | $93.25 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.33 | 5.685% | $85.9536 | $85.95 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.31 | $1,072.6084 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.60 | $1,072.60 | |