| 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 | $198.50 | 9.453% | $217.2642 | $217.26 | $217.25 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.47 | 6.528% | $86.7884 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.55 | 9.349% | $200.7101 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.57 | 12.243% | $74.7202 | $74.72 | $74.70 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.42 | 12.704% | $52.3172 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.79 | 5.348% | $261.0418 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.90 | 11.508% | $54.5274 | $54.53 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.20 | $947.3693 | $947.37 | $947.35 | $947.30 | |