| 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 | $196.37 | 11.499% | $218.9506 | $218.95 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.84 | 4.730% | $80.4745 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.66 | 9.236% | $163.4826 | $163.48 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.83 | 5.269% | $32.4544 | $32.45 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.79 | 7.830% | $77.4112 | $77.41 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.85 | 10.701% | $118.284 | $118.28 | $118.30 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.42 | 9.684% | $11.4291 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.76 | $702.4864 | $702.47 | $702.50 | $702.60 | |