| 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 | $189.93 | 4.356% | $198.2034 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.45 | 4.142% | $37.9598 | $37.96 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.61 | 5.864% | $132.9758 | $132.98 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.57 | 9.329% | $235.6805 | $235.68 | $235.70 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.86 | 13.352% | $42.9151 | $42.92 | $42.90 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.96 | 6.516% | $88.3657 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.97 | 6.648% | $162.073 | $162.07 | $162.05 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.35 | $898.1733 | $898.18 | $898.15 | $898.30 | |