| 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 | $185.50 | 13.684% | $210.8838 | $210.88 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.60 | 8.744% | $173.5554 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.94 | 10.858% | $207.2379 | $207.24 | $207.25 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.60 | 8.569% | $262.3027 | $262.30 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.29 | 8.527% | $8.9969 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.38 | 6.734% | $213.8736 | $213.87 | $213.85 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.68 | 5.145% | $127.9404 | $127.94 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.99 | $1,204.7907 | $1,204.79 | $1,204.80 | $1,204.80 | |