| 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 | $184.34 | 7.517% | $198.1968 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.43 | 4.538% | $130.0766 | $130.08 | $130.10 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.81 | 9.603% | $166.3883 | $166.39 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.57 | 5.681% | $120.0219 | $120.02 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.81 | 3.606% | $20.5243 | $20.52 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.28 | 12.577% | $100.5087 | $100.51 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.68 | 12.351% | $235.5776 | $235.58 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.92 | $971.2942 | $971.30 | $971.30 | $971.30 | |