| 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 | $201.26 | 8.691% | $218.7515 | $218.75 | $218.75 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.74 | 13.235% | $166.161 | $166.16 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.93 | 5.295% | $102.0624 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.81 | 12.361% | $113.2711 | $113.27 | $113.25 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.26 | 11.611% | $220.1639 | $220.16 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.83 | 13.580% | $186.0781 | $186.08 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.80 | 13.751% | $121.4861 | $121.49 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.63 | $1,127.9741 | $1,127.97 | $1,127.95 | $1,128.20 | |