| 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 | $200.70 | 8.812% | $218.3857 | $218.39 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.66 | 4.183% | $196.5516 | $196.55 | $196.55 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.35 | 12.292% | $98.0871 | $98.09 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.63 | 8.790% | $193.2437 | $193.24 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.28 | 7.641% | $172.527 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.26 | 8.775% | $12.2481 | $12.25 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.25 | 11.706% | $167.8383 | $167.84 | $167.85 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.13 | $1,058.8815 | $1,058.89 | $1,058.95 | $1,058.80 | |