| 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 | $198.76 | 4.256% | $207.2192 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.85 | 12.150% | $233.1038 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.62 | 9.721% | $167.4562 | $167.46 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.39 | 12.141% | $163.0418 | $163.04 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.92 | 12.260% | $8.891 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.74 | 11.728% | $144.9559 | $144.96 | $144.95 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.85 | 5.736% | $63.283 | $63.28 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.13 | $987.9509 | $987.95 | $987.95 | $988.00 | |