| 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 | $187.25 | 5.626% | $197.7847 | $197.78 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.81 | 8.730% | $59.5949 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.42 | 8.330% | $224.6981 | $224.70 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.57 | 3.509% | $13.0111 | $13.01 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.33 | 13.212% | $235.8546 | $235.85 | $235.85 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.63 | 6.123% | $69.6485 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.86 | 7.718% | $26.7787 | $26.78 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.87 | $827.3706 | $827.36 | $827.40 | $827.40 | |