| 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 | $211.35 | 5.255% | $222.4564 | $222.46 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.39 | 6.453% | $126.0297 | $126.03 | $126.05 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.38 | 12.738% | $103.02 | $103.02 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.99 | 10.403% | $9.9252 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.30 | 5.212% | $13.9932 | $13.99 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.72 | 8.250% | $172.8969 | $172.90 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.60 | 10.865% | $47.2285 | $47.23 | $47.25 | $47.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.73 | $695.5499 | $695.56 | $695.60 | $695.50 | |