| 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 | $197.76 | 4.227% | $206.1193 | $206.12 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.80 | 13.346% | $98.3843 | $98.38 | $98.40 | $98.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.45 | 11.249% | $48.3377 | $48.34 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.54 | 4.583% | $39.2605 | $39.26 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.43 | 7.304% | $62.6977 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.95 | 6.557% | $53.2252 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.91 | 9.163% | $119.9811 | $119.98 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.84 | $628.0058 | $628.01 | $628.05 | $628.00 | |