| 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 | $200.56 | 8.382% | $217.3709 | $217.37 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.92 | 7.333% | $34.2607 | $34.26 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.77 | 9.695% | $35.9471 | $35.95 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.90 | 10.835% | $91.8822 | $91.88 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.30 | 13.132% | $38.8043 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.98 | 5.512% | $137.1445 | $137.14 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.65 | 9.384% | $165.8808 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.08 | $721.2905 | $721.28 | $721.30 | $721.30 | |