| 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 | $196.27 | 6.616% | $209.2552 | $209.26 | $209.25 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.89 | 8.674% | $131.376 | $131.38 | $131.40 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.79 | 10.333% | $209.401 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.68 | 7.846% | $17.9887 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.41 | 3.429% | $167.979 | $167.98 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.95 | 3.705% | $86.0233 | $86.02 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.30 | 13.817% | $204.0739 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.29 | $1,026.0971 | $1,026.10 | $1,026.10 | $1,026.20 | |