| 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 | $199.91 | 8.647% | $217.1962 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.99 | 12.518% | $239.6521 | $239.65 | $239.65 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.91 | 12.546% | $229.4925 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.60 | 5.501% | $135.6743 | $135.67 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.74 | 11.684% | $108.0431 | $108.04 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.72 | 10.752% | $193.5059 | $193.51 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.83 | 10.102% | $158.3597 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.70 | $1,281.9238 | $1,281.92 | $1,281.90 | $1,282.00 | |