| 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 | $204.29 | 6.588% | $217.7486 | $217.75 | $217.75 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.78 | 4.779% | $18.6297 | $18.63 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.67 | 9.181% | $211.4508 | $211.45 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.97 | 7.384% | $144.9362 | $144.94 | $144.95 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.94 | 8.204% | $69.1856 | $69.19 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.86 | 11.708% | $124.9566 | $124.96 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.67 | 7.107% | $263.1298 | $263.13 | $263.15 | $263.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.18 | $1,050.0373 | $1,050.05 | $1,050.10 | $1,050.00 | |