| 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 | $210.57 | 3.755% | $218.4769 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.93 | 9.436% | $164.0774 | $164.08 | $164.10 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.30 | 4.508% | $112.1371 | $112.14 | $112.15 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.55 | 6.433% | $80.4101 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.78 | 9.353% | $161.6019 | $161.60 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.67 | 10.706% | $257.5797 | $257.58 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.81 | 5.354% | $263.1848 | $263.18 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.61 | $1,257.4679 | $1,257.47 | $1,257.55 | $1,257.50 | |