| 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 | $205.27 | 6.418% | $218.4442 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.88 | 13.312% | $144.9034 | $144.90 | $144.90 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.85 | 8.867% | $114.147 | $114.15 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.86 | 4.597% | $208.0016 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.58 | 9.681% | $184.9002 | $184.90 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.57 | 4.508% | $157.3577 | $157.36 | $157.35 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.49 | 8.346% | $57.9543 | $57.95 | $57.95 | $58.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.50 | $1,085.7084 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.70 | $1,085.70 | |