| 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 | $199.95 | 3.255% | $206.4584 | $206.46 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.59 | 8.713% | $189.802 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.84 | 13.305% | $200.3686 | $200.37 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.80 | 11.226% | $241.138 | $241.14 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.89 | 12.250% | $68.349 | $68.35 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.62 | 7.630% | $125.5181 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.74 | 5.790% | $54.7357 | $54.74 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.43 | $1,086.3698 | $1,086.38 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.30 | |