| 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 | $186.36 | 6.546% | $198.5591 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.95 | 12.698% | $50.6578 | $50.66 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.60 | 12.549% | $222.3968 | $222.40 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.42 | 13.381% | $186.421 | $186.42 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.82 | 13.459% | $143.8887 | $143.89 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.36 | 5.652% | $47.9237 | $47.92 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.98 | 7.766% | $140.0742 | $140.07 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.49 | $989.9213 | $989.92 | $989.85 | $990.00 | |