| 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 | $195.86 | 11.519% | $218.4211 | $218.42 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.69 | 7.507% | $15.7928 | $15.79 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.42 | 9.525% | $255.6533 | $255.65 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.87 | 8.325% | $158.0137 | $158.01 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.31 | 4.804% | $42.2465 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.47 | 8.538% | $238.2083 | $238.21 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.84 | 7.791% | $53.723 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.46 | $982.0587 | $982.05 | $982.00 | $982.00 | |