| 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 | $197.74 | 9.770% | $217.0592 | $217.06 | $217.05 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.72 | 8.549% | $174.46 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.78 | 7.598% | $129.9569 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.63 | 10.659% | $270.7051 | $270.71 | $270.70 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.39 | 9.782% | $17.9933 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.94 | 5.309% | $187.3868 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.61 | 9.703% | $258.4712 | $258.47 | $258.45 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.81 | $1,256.0325 | $1,256.04 | $1,256.00 | $1,256.20 | |