| 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 | $183.28 | 8.846% | $199.4929 | $199.49 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.42 | 8.511% | $12.392 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.56 | 11.529% | $258.2566 | $258.26 | $258.25 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.47 | 9.349% | $78.1517 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.40 | 5.600% | $217.9584 | $217.96 | $217.95 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.47 | 9.241% | $251.7677 | $251.77 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.44 | 12.827% | $70.4492 | $70.45 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.04 | $1,088.4685 | $1,088.47 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.60 | |