| 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 | $199.86 | 3.793% | $207.4407 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.25 | 5.174% | $252.6805 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.90 | 8.265% | $68.0987 | $68.10 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.58 | 6.357% | $196.3138 | $196.31 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.97 | 11.856% | $8.9149 | $8.91 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.60 | 8.105% | $254.6954 | $254.70 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.48 | 4.850% | $41.3948 | $41.39 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.64 | $1,029.5388 | $1,029.53 | $1,029.55 | $1,029.50 | |