| 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 | $187.69 | 6.375% | $199.6552 | $199.66 | $199.65 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.83 | 11.717% | $54.5514 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.85 | 3.398% | $44.306 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.38 | 10.129% | $156.8017 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.93 | 10.678% | $226.8124 | $226.81 | $226.80 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.90 | 4.568% | $14.535 | $14.54 | $14.55 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.71 | 3.159% | $184.3554 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.29 | $881.0171 | $881.03 | $881.00 | $881.10 | |