| 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 | $187.90 | 6.633% | $200.3634 | $200.36 | $200.35 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.46 | 6.838% | $42.1583 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.75 | 9.417% | $104.7668 | $104.77 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.88 | 9.142% | $48.9829 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.57 | 12.555% | $278.6524 | $278.65 | $278.65 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.41 | 3.452% | $179.3961 | $179.40 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.60 | 8.178% | $217.0051 | $217.01 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.57 | $1,071.3250 | $1,071.33 | $1,071.30 | $1,071.50 | |