| 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 | $173.43 | 8.710% | $188.5358 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.43 | 7.323% | $27.2922 | $27.29 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.46 | 3.460% | $116.3511 | $116.35 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.31 | 12.179% | $229.1929 | $229.19 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.98 | 7.278% | $216.6801 | $216.68 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.76 | 3.652% | $190.4709 | $190.47 | $190.45 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.70 | 8.134% | $260.2785 | $260.28 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.07 | $1,228.8015 | $1,228.80 | $1,228.85 | $1,228.90 | |