| 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 | $188.96 | 13.248% | $213.9934 | $213.99 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.92 | 7.563% | $266.6702 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.75 | 10.625% | $246.4172 | $246.42 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.42 | 4.280% | $228.8112 | $228.81 | $228.80 | $228.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.46 | 7.689% | $148.0293 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.81 | 10.478% | $16.3618 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.77 | 3.137% | $187.4721 | $187.47 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,213.09 | $1,307.7552 | $1,307.75 | $1,307.70 | $1,307.80 | |