| 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 | $217.72 | 5.533% | $229.7664 | $229.77 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.96 | 6.146% | $20.1253 | $20.13 | $20.15 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.67 | 3.127% | $120.3183 | $120.32 | $120.30 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.25 | 12.813% | $199.961 | $199.96 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.28 | 8.540% | $231.4941 | $231.49 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.26 | 11.800% | $115.4447 | $115.44 | $115.45 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.78 | 12.514% | $69.5111 | $69.51 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.92 | $986.6209 | $986.62 | $986.60 | $986.60 | |