| 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 | $179.96 | 12.391% | $202.2588 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.28 | 12.371% | $189.0979 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.38 | 10.393% | $131.7872 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.39 | 10.339% | $85.3914 | $85.39 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.25 | 8.856% | $113.4824 | $113.48 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.61 | 4.238% | $6.8901 | $6.89 | $6.90 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.96 | 6.730% | $267.8496 | $267.85 | $267.85 | $267.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.83 | $996.7574 | $996.76 | $996.80 | $996.80 | |