| 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 | $204.43 | 6.156% | $217.0147 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.38 | 10.579% | $199.4624 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.40 | 8.791% | $120.1053 | $120.11 | $120.10 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.35 | 13.321% | $76.3217 | $76.32 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.54 | 5.600% | $31.1942 | $31.19 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.89 | 7.852% | $189.7009 | $189.70 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.74 | 8.845% | $46.5204 | $46.52 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.73 | $880.3196 | $880.31 | $880.25 | $880.30 | |