| 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 | $197.75 | 10.318% | $218.1538 | $218.15 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.83 | 13.471% | $187.0342 | $187.03 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.28 | 5.490% | $110.005 | $110.01 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.92 | 12.263% | $57.1643 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.25 | 5.748% | $31.9888 | $31.99 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.96 | 12.453% | $137.1477 | $137.15 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.56 | 5.220% | $263.6392 | $263.64 | $263.65 | $263.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.55 | $1,005.1330 | $1,005.13 | $1,005.15 | $1,005.10 | |