| 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 | $198.30 | 10.306% | $218.7368 | $218.74 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.90 | 8.782% | $15.1207 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.45 | 7.766% | $250.5021 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.44 | 9.134% | $160.9072 | $160.91 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.42 | 4.625% | $220.1519 | $220.15 | $220.15 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.82 | 3.728% | $114.9514 | $114.95 | $114.95 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.48 | 3.418% | $93.5726 | $93.57 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.81 | $1,073.9427 | $1,073.94 | $1,073.90 | $1,074.00 | |