| 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 | $184.55 | 6.788% | $197.0773 | $197.08 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.73 | 9.230% | $202.8729 | $202.87 | $202.85 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.40 | 6.400% | $230.2496 | $230.25 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.94 | 10.627% | $209.0187 | $209.02 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.25 | 13.136% | $263.8897 | $263.89 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 10.371% | $96.8726 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.52 | 12.669% | $91.8478 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.16 | $1,291.8286 | $1,291.83 | $1,291.80 | $1,291.80 | |