| 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 | $198.82 | 7.844% | $214.4154 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.85 | 8.241% | $232.5558 | $232.56 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.94 | 13.233% | $192.4282 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.84 | 6.704% | $15.8349 | $15.83 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.95 | 8.645% | $260.6937 | $260.69 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.55 | 7.488% | $85.5067 | $85.51 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.32 | 4.666% | $207.5736 | $207.57 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,116.27 | $1,209.0083 | $1,209.01 | $1,209.00 | $1,209.00 | |