| 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 | $197.84 | 5.630% | $208.9784 | $208.98 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.68 | 9.395% | $135.2997 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.31 | 11.346% | $33.749 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.70 | 7.645% | $143.9214 | $143.92 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.33 | 5.507% | $217.6926 | $217.69 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.73 | 10.192% | $270.7748 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.58 | 5.408% | $104.9653 | $104.97 | $104.95 | $105.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.17 | $1,115.3812 | $1,115.38 | $1,115.35 | $1,115.40 | |