| 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 | $185.42 | 12.171% | $207.9875 | $207.99 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.33 | 11.612% | $222.4762 | $222.48 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.69 | 10.567% | $75.9485 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.25 | 8.384% | $204.0329 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.52 | 8.119% | $16.7801 | $16.78 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.80 | 6.535% | $107.3873 | $107.39 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.30 | 8.337% | $44.7432 | $44.74 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.31 | $879.3557 | $879.36 | $879.45 | $879.30 | |