| 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 | $197.46 | 7.504% | $212.2774 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.40 | 9.528% | $12.4862 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.90 | 9.162% | $73.0294 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.86 | 6.333% | $39.1943 | $39.19 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.95 | 3.348% | $27.8523 | $27.85 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.89 | 12.534% | $134.917 | $134.92 | $134.90 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.77 | 13.750% | $56.6134 | $56.61 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.23 | $556.3700 | $556.37 | $556.40 | $556.40 | |