| 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 | $178.86 | 11.401% | $199.2518 | $199.25 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.33 | 13.144% | $54.6825 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.50 | 3.725% | $145.7336 | $145.73 | $145.75 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.37 | 3.526% | $138.0726 | $138.07 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.93 | 9.475% | $219.9681 | $219.97 | $219.95 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.27 | 10.848% | $86.7607 | $86.76 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.73 | 5.237% | $18.6585 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.99 | $863.1278 | $863.12 | $863.10 | $863.30 | |