| 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 | $205.75 | 5.683% | $217.4428 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.52 | 6.611% | $218.0408 | $218.04 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.42 | 13.353% | $78.6897 | $78.69 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.26 | 10.660% | $20.2065 | $20.21 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.49 | 4.541% | $42.3287 | $42.33 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.65 | 6.660% | $6.0263 | $6.03 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.80 | 7.414% | $142.6458 | $142.65 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.89 | $725.3806 | $725.39 | $725.45 | $725.20 | |