| 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 | $196.49 | 10.500% | $217.1215 | $217.12 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.58 | 12.525% | $276.3389 | $276.34 | $276.35 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.43 | 6.761% | $16.4732 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.57 | 11.859% | $81.1761 | $81.18 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.65 | 3.791% | $56.7218 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.62 | 11.530% | $262.787 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.60 | 10.771% | $69.3426 | $69.34 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.94 | $979.9611 | $979.96 | $979.95 | $979.90 | |