| 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 | $196.40 | 10.259% | $216.5487 | $216.55 | $216.55 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.98 | 13.426% | $54.4218 | $54.42 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.52 | 11.584% | $176.883 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.70 | 7.622% | $17.9729 | $17.97 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.79 | 11.478% | $226.0662 | $226.07 | $226.05 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.36 | 4.717% | $47.4996 | $47.50 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.86 | 8.483% | $216.8141 | $216.81 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.61 | $956.2063 | $956.20 | $956.15 | $956.20 | |