| 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 | $206.77 | 6.336% | $219.8709 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.52 | 3.535% | $28.4928 | $28.49 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.40 | 8.416% | $10.1911 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.28 | 9.206% | $177.2195 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.73 | 9.250% | $238.9625 | $238.96 | $238.95 | $239.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.74 | 9.308% | $164.7709 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.32 | 7.152% | $56.0619 | $56.06 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.76 | $895.5696 | $895.56 | $895.50 | $895.70 | |