| 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 | $200.96 | 3.780% | $208.5563 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.73 | 9.682% | $158.7428 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.94 | 4.710% | $38.6799 | $38.68 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.36 | 13.418% | $58.2515 | $58.25 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.78 | 11.616% | $185.037 | $185.04 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.27 | 8.163% | $92.2306 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.66 | 12.761% | $107.8672 | $107.87 | $107.85 | $107.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.70 | $849.3653 | $849.37 | $849.40 | $849.40 | |