| 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 | $190.96 | 7.416% | $205.1216 | $205.12 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.38 | 5.718% | $70.1756 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.33 | 7.735% | $229.8311 | $229.83 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.39 | 9.745% | $86.0291 | $86.03 | $86.05 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.78 | 13.604% | $114.4901 | $114.49 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.64 | 6.129% | $138.6469 | $138.65 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.37 | 8.851% | $9.1108 | $9.11 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.85 | $853.4052 | $853.41 | $853.45 | $853.30 | |