| 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 | $200.75 | 3.807% | $208.3926 | $208.39 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.82 | 3.464% | $198.4646 | $198.46 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.65 | 12.610% | $209.0605 | $209.06 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.61 | 11.399% | $103.1666 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.92 | 9.502% | $101.7493 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.78 | 13.771% | $79.3894 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.65 | 3.688% | $136.5053 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.18 | $1,036.7283 | $1,036.73 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.80 | |