| 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 | $187.73 | 13.367% | $212.8239 | $212.82 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.45 | 10.187% | $10.4127 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.81 | 11.314% | $222.4165 | $222.42 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.39 | 7.260% | $211.7205 | $211.72 | $211.70 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.36 | 8.752% | $265.7464 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.42 | 10.272% | $57.8046 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.93 | 6.778% | $200.6679 | $200.67 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.09 | $1,181.5925 | $1,181.59 | $1,181.50 | $1,181.50 | |