| 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 | $199.90 | 9.145% | $218.1809 | $218.18 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.98 | 9.292% | $236.0489 | $236.05 | $236.05 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.56 | 5.656% | $231.9783 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.71 | 3.472% | $233.5467 | $233.55 | $233.55 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.43 | 6.751% | $140.3028 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.38 | 10.345% | $94.2126 | $94.21 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.50 | 9.352% | $18.0431 | $18.04 | $18.05 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.46 | $1,172.3133 | $1,172.31 | $1,172.35 | $1,172.20 | |