| 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 | $183.30 | 11.515% | $204.407 | $204.41 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.33 | 9.494% | $70.4375 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.48 | 5.123% | $190.7772 | $190.78 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.55 | 12.143% | $8.4668 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.48 | 8.308% | $120.7418 | $120.74 | $120.75 | $120.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.49 | 6.116% | $42.9664 | $42.97 | $42.95 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.37 | 6.734% | $20.6744 | $20.67 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.00 | $658.4711 | $658.48 | $658.45 | $658.50 | |