| 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 | $202.29 | 8.179% | $218.8353 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.60 | 6.629% | $160.5833 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.25 | 8.665% | $245.8546 | $245.85 | $245.85 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.42 | 10.790% | $150.0318 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.49 | 6.834% | $89.1957 | $89.20 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.44 | 10.302% | $61.1514 | $61.15 | $61.15 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.27 | 6.630% | $110.1168 | $110.12 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.76 | $1,035.7689 | $1,035.77 | $1,035.80 | $1,035.80 | |