| 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 | $200.43 | 9.850% | $220.1724 | $220.17 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.90 | 13.453% | $257.4249 | $257.42 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.99 | 8.799% | $205.6192 | $205.62 | $205.60 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.43 | 7.695% | $51.0797 | $51.08 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.68 | 13.704% | $255.4701 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.68 | 10.336% | $16.1973 | $16.20 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.47 | 5.582% | $204.2695 | $204.27 | $204.25 | $204.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.58 | $1,210.2331 | $1,210.23 | $1,210.15 | $1,210.30 | |