| 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 | $197.31 | 9.475% | $216.0051 | $216.01 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.86 | 8.614% | $270.2968 | $270.30 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.52 | 13.365% | $84.4796 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.42 | 8.170% | $116.1962 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.36 | 5.200% | $74.0187 | $74.02 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.45 | 11.353% | $146.3735 | $146.37 | $146.35 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.98 | 13.568% | $80.6106 | $80.61 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.90 | $987.9805 | $987.99 | $987.95 | $988.00 | |