| 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 | $199.79 | 6.870% | $213.5156 | $213.52 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.59 | 3.581% | $106.2637 | $106.26 | $106.25 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.36 | 13.149% | $251.5981 | $251.60 | $251.60 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.51 | 10.430% | $78.9685 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.40 | 12.798% | $263.2705 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.63 | 9.633% | $205.7044 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.42 | 3.562% | $80.1777 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.70 | $1,199.4985 | $1,199.50 | $1,199.45 | $1,199.60 | |