| 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 | $197.62 | 7.657% | $212.7518 | $212.75 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.60 | 7.746% | $52.3646 | $52.36 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.93 | 12.703% | $260.265 | $260.27 | $260.25 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.87 | 3.125% | $87.5222 | $87.52 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.70 | 11.592% | $47.6498 | $47.65 | $47.65 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.83 | 3.700% | $258.0367 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.31 | 11.200% | $14.8007 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.86 | $933.3908 | $933.39 | $933.35 | $933.40 | |