| 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 | $209.85 | 3.663% | $217.5368 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.31 | 12.253% | $163.1148 | $163.11 | $163.10 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.83 | 10.244% | $45.0126 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.89 | 5.146% | $27.2223 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.89 | 8.173% | $62.6213 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.45 | 5.356% | $138.4905 | $138.49 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.38 | 10.392% | $227.827 | $227.83 | $227.85 | $227.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.60 | $881.8253 | $881.82 | $881.80 | $881.70 | |