| 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 | $196.97 | 8.125% | $212.9738 | $212.97 | $212.95 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.28 | 11.263% | $221.7249 | $221.72 | $221.70 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.72 | 13.498% | $20.1118 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.57 | 9.565% | $143.059 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.80 | 6.725% | $249.5231 | $249.52 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.99 | 8.235% | $245.6826 | $245.68 | $245.70 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.51 | 8.806% | $149.6191 | $149.62 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.84 | $1,242.6943 | $1,242.68 | $1,242.60 | $1,242.70 | |