| 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 | $196.89 | 3.357% | $203.4996 | $203.50 | $203.50 | $203.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.42 | 3.295% | $214.2545 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.93 | 8.220% | $54.0342 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.77 | 8.692% | $147.5711 | $147.57 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.39 | 11.400% | $130.7725 | $130.77 | $130.75 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.32 | 3.402% | $219.5431 | $219.54 | $219.55 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.26 | 10.477% | $228.9746 | $228.97 | $228.95 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.98 | $1,198.6496 | $1,198.63 | $1,198.60 | $1,198.70 | |