| 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 | $198.81 | 9.825% | $218.3431 | $218.34 | $218.35 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.52 | 10.437% | $86.7151 | $86.72 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.62 | 10.780% | $200.0908 | $200.09 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.77 | 11.697% | $23.1995 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.42 | 6.284% | $139.6784 | $139.68 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.41 | 5.737% | $251.0302 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.87 | 12.185% | $101.9425 | $101.94 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.42 | $1,020.9996 | $1,021.00 | $1,021.05 | $1,020.90 | |