| 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 | $196.54 | 10.509% | $217.1944 | $217.19 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.34 | 10.558% | $192.7468 | $192.75 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.86 | 13.280% | $53.083 | $53.08 | $53.10 | $53.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.47 | 5.550% | $71.2146 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.32 | 8.155% | $216.6561 | $216.66 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.35 | 13.729% | $72.0473 | $72.05 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.67 | 8.173% | $257.0948 | $257.09 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.55 | $1,080.0370 | $1,080.03 | $1,080.05 | $1,080.00 | |