| 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 | $188.96 | 12.440% | $212.4666 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.75 | 12.456% | $19.9609 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.96 | 9.848% | $247.1141 | $247.11 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.92 | 9.114% | $261.7863 | $261.79 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.53 | 8.570% | $23.3751 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.33 | 7.455% | $149.7171 | $149.72 | $149.70 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.74 | 3.210% | $19.3416 | $19.34 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.19 | $933.7617 | $933.77 | $933.75 | $933.80 | |