| 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 | $199.56 | 8.284% | $216.0916 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.77 | 10.108% | $120.8656 | $120.87 | $120.85 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.58 | 11.329% | $183.2253 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.95 | 12.739% | $157.7782 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.54 | 9.173% | $10.4151 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.48 | 3.618% | $179.7565 | $179.76 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.50 | 4.869% | $87.5656 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.38 | $955.6979 | $955.72 | $955.70 | $955.80 | |