| 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 | $199.82 | 6.785% | $213.3778 | $213.38 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.39 | 8.318% | $231.1398 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.93 | 7.644% | $203.3718 | $203.37 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.84 | 3.683% | $195.795 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.85 | 8.301% | $18.2487 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.95 | 8.698% | $99.9478 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.87 | 7.525% | $237.4905 | $237.49 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.65 | $1,199.3714 | $1,199.38 | $1,199.40 | $1,199.30 | |