| 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 | $204.57 | 6.290% | $217.4375 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.60 | 6.699% | $76.3965 | $76.40 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.81 | 7.768% | $41.8248 | $41.82 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.90 | 11.207% | $263.4494 | $263.45 | $263.45 | $263.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.37 | 10.793% | $192.0818 | $192.08 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.61 | 4.154% | $137.0771 | $137.08 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.38 | 9.494% | $230.3535 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.24 | $1,158.6206 | $1,158.62 | $1,158.65 | $1,158.60 | |