| 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 | $184.74 | 12.612% | $208.0394 | $208.04 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.52 | 10.466% | $218.1924 | $218.19 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.63 | 7.537% | $157.6815 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.88 | 9.413% | $235.1067 | $235.11 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.79 | 12.360% | $159.3152 | $159.32 | $159.30 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.42 | 5.596% | $209.5236 | $209.52 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.56 | 10.186% | $229.8039 | $229.80 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.54 | $1,417.6627 | $1,417.66 | $1,417.65 | $1,417.60 | |