| 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 | $199.66 | 9.496% | $218.6197 | $218.62 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.52 | 12.511% | $168.2264 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.88 | 12.415% | $9.9825 | $9.98 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.38 | 5.345% | $11.9883 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.75 | 6.457% | $179.6462 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.61 | 13.275% | $15.4167 | $15.42 | $15.40 | $15.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.42 | 6.278% | $189.6212 | $189.62 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.22 | $793.5010 | $793.51 | $793.50 | $793.40 | |