| 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 | $196.38 | 8.143% | $212.3712 | $212.37 | $212.35 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.31 | 9.145% | $18.893 | $18.89 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.79 | 13.794% | $267.1769 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.69 | 12.536% | $149.324 | $149.32 | $149.30 | $149.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.85 | 11.540% | $61.1797 | $61.18 | $61.20 | $61.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.79 | 5.353% | $37.7058 | $37.71 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.80 | 9.466% | $234.0383 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.61 | $980.6889 | $980.69 | $980.70 | $980.70 | |