| 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 | $182.92 | 9.299% | $199.9297 | $199.93 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.37 | 12.463% | $255.7071 | $255.71 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.94 | 5.780% | $58.1155 | $58.12 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.91 | 13.564% | $85.0708 | $85.07 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.33 | 8.266% | $198.4841 | $198.48 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.94 | 13.199% | $32.7598 | $32.76 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.80 | 12.706% | $279.2855 | $279.29 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.21 | $1,109.3525 | $1,109.36 | $1,109.35 | $1,109.40 | |