| 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 | $188.55 | 6.858% | $201.4808 | $201.48 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.60 | 7.479% | $87.7029 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.44 | 5.599% | $9.9685 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.36 | 12.466% | $238.8328 | $238.83 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.30 | 11.431% | $245.4825 | $245.48 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.89 | 12.248% | $242.3322 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.27 | 4.610% | $244.0237 | $244.02 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.41 | $1,269.8234 | $1,269.81 | $1,269.85 | $1,269.80 | |