| 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 | $215.68 | 12.258% | $242.1181 | $242.12 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.35 | 10.745% | $53.5452 | $53.55 | $53.55 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.38 | 9.366% | $108.6879 | $108.69 | $108.70 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.74 | 8.316% | $12.7163 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.66 | 5.287% | $206.0045 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.64 | 3.845% | $50.5102 | $50.51 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.72 | 12.349% | $176.0734 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.17 | $849.6556 | $849.66 | $849.60 | $849.60 | |