| 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 | $187.99 | 11.639% | $209.8702 | $209.87 | $209.85 | $209.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.28 | 12.189% | $20.5081 | $20.51 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.85 | 10.697% | $41.8988 | $41.90 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.84 | 11.144% | $231.0017 | $231.00 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.31 | 3.531% | $165.9705 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.78 | 7.128% | $88.6806 | $88.68 | $88.70 | $88.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.26 | 8.272% | $92.3127 | $92.31 | $92.30 | $92.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.31 | $850.2426 | $850.24 | $850.20 | $850.30 | |