| 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 | $177.79 | 11.581% | $198.3799 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.66 | 13.692% | $23.4888 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.74 | 13.511% | $253.9695 | $253.97 | $253.95 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.42 | 13.686% | $111.8898 | $111.89 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.55 | 13.345% | $193.3099 | $193.31 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.37 | 9.724% | $38.8094 | $38.81 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.87 | 5.499% | $95.8669 | $95.87 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.40 | $915.7142 | $915.72 | $915.70 | $915.80 | |