| 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 | $180.59 | 13.584% | $205.1213 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.50 | 4.277% | $71.4297 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.39 | 10.621% | $22.5556 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.39 | 11.153% | $15.9949 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.95 | 9.181% | $14.1389 | $14.14 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.83 | 10.495% | $150.0854 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.80 | 5.117% | $207.9214 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.45 | $687.2472 | $687.25 | $687.25 | $687.20 | |