| 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 | $199.52 | 6.286% | $212.0618 | $212.06 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.55 | 7.799% | $153.6675 | $153.67 | $153.65 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.98 | 8.310% | $139.6982 | $139.70 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.71 | 7.826% | $113.9829 | $113.98 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.86 | 8.256% | $214.1953 | $214.20 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.93 | 12.530% | $250.8631 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.31 | 9.773% | $204.5181 | $204.52 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.86 | $1,288.9869 | $1,288.99 | $1,288.95 | $1,289.10 | |