| 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 | $199.53 | 8.809% | $217.1066 | $217.11 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.49 | 12.499% | $132.1751 | $132.18 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.75 | 11.438% | $69.9273 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.53 | 4.197% | $230.8276 | $230.83 | $230.85 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.59 | 5.594% | $235.0417 | $235.04 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.70 | 11.684% | $95.7132 | $95.71 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.56 | 8.351% | $195.6386 | $195.64 | $195.65 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.15 | $1,176.4301 | $1,176.44 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.30 | |