| 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 | $197.78 | 5.652% | $208.9585 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.53 | 6.602% | $147.6758 | $147.68 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.65 | 7.676% | $247.2779 | $247.28 | $247.30 | $247.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.62 | 7.402% | $249.8385 | $249.84 | $249.85 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.42 | 3.233% | $88.1816 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.80 | 12.508% | $25.6518 | $25.65 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.29 | 4.134% | $35.7075 | $35.71 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.09 | $1,003.2916 | $1,003.30 | $1,003.35 | $1,003.40 | |