| 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 | $209.70 | 4.153% | $218.4088 | $218.41 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.79 | 7.654% | $66.5194 | $66.52 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.25 | 12.780% | $132.2346 | $132.23 | $132.25 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.33 | 10.810% | $175.4455 | $175.45 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.84 | 9.245% | $163.6927 | $163.69 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.99 | 7.171% | $31.0689 | $31.07 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.52 | 6.757% | $147.8798 | $147.88 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.42 | $935.2497 | $935.25 | $935.25 | $935.20 | |