| 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 | $197.59 | 5.459% | $208.3764 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.99 | 12.573% | $156.4652 | $156.47 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.76 | 6.390% | $7.192 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.84 | 7.198% | $185.281 | $185.28 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.29 | 6.506% | $141.9618 | $141.96 | $141.95 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.70 | 6.468% | $46.5265 | $46.53 | $46.55 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.71 | 9.648% | $224.4604 | $224.46 | $224.45 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.88 | $970.2633 | $970.27 | $970.30 | $970.40 | |