| 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 | $199.29 | 9.248% | $217.7203 | $217.72 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.31 | 5.625% | $210.5212 | $210.52 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.30 | 11.556% | $91.8106 | $91.81 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.88 | 5.588% | $75.8967 | $75.90 | $75.90 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.54 | 9.311% | $147.067 | $147.07 | $147.05 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.83 | 8.248% | $171.9303 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.78 | 7.558% | $225.6352 | $225.64 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.93 | $1,140.5813 | $1,140.59 | $1,140.55 | $1,140.50 | |