| 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 | $181.62 | 9.157% | $198.2509 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.43 | 3.510% | $79.1127 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.39 | 13.388% | $268.0379 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.66 | 4.318% | $108.136 | $108.14 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.93 | 6.836% | $20.2241 | $20.22 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.59 | 5.406% | $43.8384 | $43.84 | $43.85 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.52 | 12.313% | $84.8188 | $84.82 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.14 | $802.4188 | $802.42 | $802.40 | $802.30 | |