| 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 | $204.60 | 9.599% | $224.2396 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.25 | 10.447% | $19.0521 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.67 | 13.385% | $236.6005 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.82 | 7.226% | $266.7997 | $266.80 | $266.80 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.63 | 7.281% | $148.7237 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.57 | 7.263% | $189.3943 | $189.39 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.54 | 11.111% | $205.0442 | $205.04 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.08 | $1,289.8541 | $1,289.84 | $1,289.85 | $1,289.80 | |