| 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 | $208.83 | 10.332% | $230.4063 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.52 | 11.185% | $7.2493 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.50 | 13.260% | $144.4065 | $144.41 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.52 | 7.621% | $255.6214 | $255.62 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.42 | 7.381% | $41.2558 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.49 | 5.358% | $70.0525 | $70.05 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.56 | 5.409% | $202.9756 | $202.98 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.84 | $951.9674 | $951.98 | $951.95 | $952.00 | |