| 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 | $173.44 | 8.612% | $188.3767 | $188.38 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.48 | 6.128% | $98.1472 | $98.15 | $98.15 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.42 | 5.565% | $197.8499 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.40 | 13.557% | $218.4837 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.88 | 3.259% | $207.4267 | $207.43 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.43 | 13.797% | $244.0149 | $244.01 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.49 | 4.117% | $62.9804 | $62.98 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.54 | $1,217.2795 | $1,217.28 | $1,217.35 | $1,217.20 | |