| 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 | $197.88 | 4.356% | $206.4997 | $206.50 | $206.50 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.55 | 11.429% | $113.1561 | $113.16 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.83 | 9.821% | $175.5269 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.48 | 3.639% | $93.7726 | $93.77 | $93.75 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.99 | 8.487% | $229.9816 | $229.98 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.70 | 8.490% | $177.5981 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.73 | 4.847% | $88.8369 | $88.84 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.16 | $1,085.3719 | $1,085.38 | $1,085.40 | $1,085.40 | |