| 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 | $187.96 | 5.496% | $198.2903 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.97 | 7.258% | $82.5565 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.73 | 11.758% | $156.1595 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.43 | 13.550% | $252.5693 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.66 | 13.362% | $256.9463 | $256.95 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.92 | 5.164% | $189.2111 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.76 | 9.803% | $83.1868 | $83.19 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.43 | $1,218.9198 | $1,218.93 | $1,218.90 | $1,219.00 | |