| 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 | $188.73 | 13.625% | $214.4445 | $214.44 | $214.45 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.36 | 4.436% | $9.7752 | $9.78 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.81 | 3.708% | $9.1367 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.97 | 10.358% | $218.4757 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.64 | 6.166% | $41.0225 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.25 | 13.552% | $105.8872 | $105.89 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.34 | 8.793% | $224.4835 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.10 | $823.2253 | $823.23 | $823.30 | $823.20 | |