| 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 | $199.94 | 8.284% | $216.503 | $216.50 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.83 | 10.184% | $209.1623 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.36 | 6.168% | $18.4308 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.73 | 10.391% | $253.6012 | $253.60 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.63 | 13.838% | $217.0094 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.95 | 5.218% | $34.6693 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.82 | 5.240% | $196.6094 | $196.61 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.26 | $1,145.9854 | $1,145.98 | $1,145.95 | $1,146.00 | |