| 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 | $188.25 | 7.375% | $202.1334 | $202.13 | $202.15 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.49 | 9.779% | $89.4589 | $89.46 | $89.45 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.25 | 8.503% | $63.203 | $63.20 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.70 | 10.584% | $21.785 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.99 | 5.633% | $226.0441 | $226.04 | $226.05 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.28 | 11.528% | $108.4944 | $108.49 | $108.50 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.89 | 12.461% | $147.2002 | $147.20 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.85 | $858.3190 | $858.31 | $858.35 | $858.30 | |