| 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 | $182.63 | 7.407% | $196.1574 | $196.16 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.28 | 13.848% | $265.5846 | $265.58 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.63 | 8.374% | $215.2633 | $215.26 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.78 | 3.748% | $76.5453 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.66 | 9.403% | $7.2862 | $7.29 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.98 | 13.265% | $88.324 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.67 | 13.201% | $253.1967 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.63 | $1,102.3575 | $1,102.36 | $1,102.35 | $1,102.40 | |