| 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 | $188.72 | 8.831% | $205.3859 | $205.39 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.26 | 6.602% | $104.7471 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.67 | 9.287% | $9.4752 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.74 | 9.673% | $197.1263 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.51 | 6.821% | $170.3902 | $170.39 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.90 | 3.681% | $218.6632 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.82 | 11.270% | $142.2253 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $973.62 | $1,048.0132 | $1,048.03 | $1,048.10 | $1,048.00 | |