| 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 | $200.90 | 5.379% | $211.7064 | $211.71 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.30 | 5.405% | $12.9648 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.97 | 9.644% | $53.6927 | $53.69 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.67 | 8.498% | $81.0155 | $81.02 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.46 | 10.441% | $197.093 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.25 | 6.857% | $144.5241 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.85 | 4.866% | $256.7644 | $256.76 | $256.75 | $256.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.40 | $957.7609 | $957.75 | $957.70 | $957.80 | |