| 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 | $199.94 | 9.397% | $218.7284 | $218.73 | $218.75 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.46 | 6.445% | $187.8328 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.70 | 13.722% | $238.475 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.90 | 12.444% | $198.9134 | $198.91 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.92 | 12.758% | $193.8536 | $193.85 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.39 | 10.609% | $166.3449 | $166.34 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.41 | 8.405% | $154.3796 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,227.72 | $1,358.5277 | $1,358.52 | $1,358.60 | $1,358.50 | |