| 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 | 9.615% | $218.8573 | $218.86 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.45 | 7.316% | $256.9682 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.63 | 7.449% | $84.4871 | $84.49 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.51 | 13.397% | $31.1955 | $31.20 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.29 | 12.684% | $142.3086 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.26 | 11.501% | $103.9858 | $103.99 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.63 | 6.814% | $248.4814 | $248.48 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $997.43 | $1,086.2839 | $1,086.30 | $1,086.30 | $1,086.40 | |