| 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 | $167.57 | 12.472% | $188.4693 | $188.47 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.91 | 4.695% | $217.6714 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.66 | 13.329% | $216.0731 | $216.07 | $216.05 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.27 | 8.483% | $240.0403 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.53 | 3.640% | $156.0093 | $156.01 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.32 | 13.633% | $90.1337 | $90.13 | $90.15 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.83 | 7.609% | $199.9698 | $199.97 | $199.95 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.09 | $1,308.3669 | $1,308.36 | $1,308.30 | $1,308.40 | |