| 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 | $205.70 | 5.426% | $216.8613 | $216.86 | $216.85 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.36 | 3.776% | $166.4152 | $166.42 | $166.40 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.90 | 9.844% | $188.8218 | $188.82 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.95 | 8.723% | $108.6686 | $108.67 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.53 | 4.764% | $53.9849 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.38 | 3.605% | $200.3513 | $200.35 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.40 | 10.636% | $253.799 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.22 | $1,188.9021 | $1,188.90 | $1,188.85 | $1,189.00 | |