| 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 | $198.32 | 9.487% | $217.1346 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.30 | 11.289% | $226.2505 | $226.25 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.73 | 7.199% | $153.0051 | $153.01 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.90 | 7.157% | $93.1194 | $93.12 | $93.10 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.28 | 9.475% | $258.6675 | $258.67 | $258.65 | $258.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.83 | 5.183% | $180.7359 | $180.74 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.84 | 9.605% | $272.7411 | $272.74 | $272.75 | $272.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,288.20 | $1,401.6541 | $1,401.66 | $1,401.65 | $1,401.60 | |