| 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 | $211.45 | 3.289% | $218.4046 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.87 | 13.324% | $81.446 | $81.45 | $81.45 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.68 | 9.601% | $155.2827 | $155.28 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.91 | 3.358% | $203.5222 | $203.52 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.43 | 12.811% | $52.3781 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.70 | 10.738% | $133.6608 | $133.66 | $133.65 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.94 | 6.827% | $25.5744 | $25.57 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.98 | $870.2688 | $870.26 | $870.25 | $870.30 | |