| 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 | $186.30 | 6.346% | $198.1226 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.99 | 5.256% | $78.9315 | $78.93 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.80 | 6.455% | $157.3405 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.76 | 9.413% | $10.6787 | $10.68 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.27 | 7.501% | $119.6164 | $119.62 | $119.60 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.58 | 12.307% | $198.3117 | $198.31 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.42 | 11.533% | $219.0731 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.12 | $982.0745 | $982.07 | $982.05 | $982.00 | |