| 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 | $198.36 | 3.238% | $204.7829 | $204.78 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.27 | 8.624% | $45.9154 | $45.92 | $45.90 | $45.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.26 | 12.304% | $103.6117 | $103.61 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.44 | 8.693% | $181.9956 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.78 | 9.115% | $44.4971 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.78 | 13.289% | $183.2789 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.60 | 10.701% | $232.0293 | $232.03 | $232.05 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.49 | $996.1109 | $996.12 | $996.15 | $996.10 | |