| 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 | $200.79 | 8.214% | $217.2829 | $217.28 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.71 | 3.781% | $189.6183 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.70 | 13.704% | $138.3778 | $138.38 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.48 | 13.515% | $94.7623 | $94.76 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.51 | 9.788% | $195.9826 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.64 | 6.697% | $22.0223 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.49 | 8.140% | $263.3101 | $263.31 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.32 | $1,121.3563 | $1,121.35 | $1,121.35 | $1,121.40 | |