| 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 | $201.39 | 8.667% | $218.8445 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.61 | 9.741% | $44.5658 | $44.57 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.71 | 12.206% | $49.0452 | $49.05 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.63 | 13.790% | $162.2987 | $162.30 | $162.30 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.65 | 12.231% | $98.3705 | $98.37 | $98.35 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.45 | 5.501% | $148.1762 | $148.18 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.87 | 9.830% | $221.7138 | $221.71 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.31 | $943.0147 | $943.02 | $943.00 | $943.00 | |