| 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 | $184.78 | 12.612% | $208.0845 | $208.08 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.96 | 7.132% | $235.6475 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.86 | 10.182% | $246.6534 | $246.65 | $246.65 | $246.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.58 | 12.848% | $256.8195 | $256.82 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.41 | 9.446% | $121.9338 | $121.93 | $121.95 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.42 | 3.820% | $17.0472 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.35 | 8.112% | $202.5478 | $202.55 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,171.36 | $1,288.7337 | $1,288.73 | $1,288.75 | $1,288.60 | |