| 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 | $198.78 | 9.858% | $218.3757 | $218.38 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.64 | 5.319% | $253.4396 | $253.44 | $253.45 | $253.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.47 | 3.816% | $207.0818 | $207.08 | $207.10 | $207.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.82 | 10.798% | $20.8522 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.68 | 8.169% | $39.6764 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.58 | 12.638% | $166.2312 | $166.23 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.99 | 11.132% | $158.9076 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.96 | $1,064.5645 | $1,064.57 | $1,064.65 | $1,064.60 | |