| 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 | $208.93 | 4.252% | $217.8137 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.75 | 5.802% | $263.1825 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.57 | 9.229% | $188.4965 | $188.50 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.44 | 13.821% | $263.4273 | $263.43 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.94 | 8.800% | $214.2707 | $214.27 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.59 | 8.193% | $225.6798 | $225.68 | $225.70 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.57 | 6.408% | $54.8746 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,318.79 | $1,427.7451 | $1,427.74 | $1,427.75 | $1,427.80 | |