| 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 | $9.81 | 3.690% | $10.172 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.90 | 11.372% | $211.4954 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.91 | 7.478% | $196.588 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.75 | 11.485% | $272.8595 | $272.86 | $272.85 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.94 | 9.367% | $179.2963 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.51 | 6.257% | $117.4246 | $117.42 | $117.40 | $117.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.41 | 8.703% | $210.2425 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.23 | $1,198.0783 | $1,198.08 | $1,198.05 | $1,198.10 | |