| 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 | $200.35 | 8.706% | $217.7925 | $217.79 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.91 | 6.207% | $199.5736 | $199.57 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.81 | 9.773% | $236.9011 | $236.90 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.51 | 12.446% | $252.4525 | $252.45 | $252.45 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.94 | 9.750% | $28.4692 | $28.47 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.48 | 4.258% | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.46 | 10.516% | $38.0838 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.46 | $1,163.5227 | $1,163.51 | $1,163.50 | $1,163.70 | |