| 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 | $200.40 | 8.630% | $217.6945 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.62 | 8.357% | $188.1294 | $188.13 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.33 | 11.185% | $179.3748 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.88 | 6.160% | $85.8622 | $85.86 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.84 | 10.360% | $217.2326 | $217.23 | $217.25 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.96 | 8.394% | $272.0256 | $272.03 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.89 | 6.579% | $165.0802 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,218.92 | $1,325.3993 | $1,325.39 | $1,325.45 | $1,325.40 | |