| 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 | $196.30 | 9.616% | $215.1762 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.76 | 5.605% | $203.5642 | $203.56 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.38 | 13.807% | $248.5317 | $248.53 | $248.55 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.94 | 3.783% | $11.3539 | $11.35 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.81 | 7.412% | $185.6187 | $185.62 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.89 | 7.679% | $256.1576 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.49 | 13.758% | $58.574 | $58.57 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.57 | $1,178.9763 | $1,178.97 | $1,178.95 | $1,179.10 | |