| 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 | $197.40 | 9.583% | $216.3168 | $216.32 | $216.30 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.78 | 5.788% | $188.0699 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.73 | 12.350% | $235.6317 | $235.63 | $235.65 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.80 | 6.448% | $136.0405 | $136.04 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.64 | 9.585% | $194.6668 | $194.67 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.84 | 8.392% | $100.6311 | $100.63 | $100.65 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.62 | 6.810% | $156.6048 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,129.81 | $1,227.9616 | $1,227.96 | $1,227.95 | $1,227.90 | |