| 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 | $187.97 | 9.719% | $206.2388 | $206.24 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.71 | 11.399% | $53.1485 | $53.15 | $53.15 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.30 | 12.340% | $207.0426 | $207.04 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.96 | 10.599% | $230.0017 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.83 | 7.871% | $127.1044 | $127.10 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.49 | 5.217% | $86.7935 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.71 | 6.209% | $157.9434 | $157.94 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.97 | $1,068.2729 | $1,068.26 | $1,068.30 | $1,068.10 | |