| 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 | $187.88 | 6.368% | $199.8442 | $199.84 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.49 | 13.786% | $114.3436 | $114.34 | $114.35 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.78 | 6.805% | $243.2804 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.84 | 11.589% | $9.8645 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.25 | 6.583% | $97.257 | $97.26 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.82 | 11.520% | $232.8761 | $232.88 | $232.90 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.85 | 10.790% | $149.4003 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $959.91 | $1,046.8661 | $1,046.86 | $1,046.90 | $1,046.90 | |