| 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 | $196.70 | 7.782% | $212.0072 | $212.01 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.40 | 11.479% | $81.8256 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.28 | 6.564% | $50.3835 | $50.38 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.96 | 13.224% | $49.7733 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.69 | 12.578% | $203.4172 | $203.42 | $203.40 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.77 | 6.662% | $153.348 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.64 | 3.357% | $137.0927 | $137.09 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.44 | $887.8475 | $887.85 | $887.85 | $887.80 | |