| 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 | $199.31 | 6.303% | $211.8725 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.56 | 8.423% | $86.2613 | $86.26 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.91 | 11.502% | $273.0795 | $273.08 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.71 | 12.336% | $119.8737 | $119.87 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.62 | 10.238% | $220.0571 | $220.06 | $220.05 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.87 | 4.197% | $16.5361 | $16.54 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.83 | 10.870% | $53.0291 | $53.03 | $53.05 | $53.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.81 | $980.7093 | $980.71 | $980.70 | $980.80 | |