| 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 | $197.81 | 7.139% | $211.9317 | $211.93 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.87 | 9.131% | $200.6592 | $200.66 | $200.65 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.86 | 5.874% | $80.316 | $80.32 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.51 | 8.115% | $160.5616 | $160.56 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.31 | 6.814% | $217.1635 | $217.16 | $217.15 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.46 | 7.862% | $193.5691 | $193.57 | $193.55 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.28 | 6.183% | $77.8109 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.10 | $1,142.0120 | $1,142.01 | $1,141.95 | $1,142.10 | |