| 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 | $206.38 | 6.780% | $220.3726 | $220.37 | $220.35 | $220.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.34 | 8.834% | $225.6564 | $225.66 | $225.65 | $225.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.95 | 4.104% | $227.9357 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.62 | 3.284% | $75.0048 | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.73 | 13.204% | $201.1975 | $201.20 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.33 | 8.135% | $69.5632 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.79 | 13.698% | $258.9927 | $258.99 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,175.14 | $1,278.7229 | $1,278.72 | $1,278.70 | $1,278.80 | |