| 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 | $199.43 | 6.563% | $212.5186 | $212.52 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.64 | 4.470% | $9.0262 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.89 | 11.830% | $34.5443 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.58 | 13.612% | $18.8369 | $18.84 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.90 | 9.699% | $196.2515 | $196.25 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.70 | 7.300% | $193.8911 | $193.89 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.95 | 13.829% | $34.0918 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $645.09 | $699.1604 | $699.16 | $699.20 | $699.10 | |