| 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 | $208.65 | 3.579% | $216.1176 | $216.12 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.60 | 9.259% | $109.9146 | $109.91 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.94 | 5.187% | $257.645 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.48 | 10.530% | $10.4782 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.33 | 12.628% | $203.1021 | $203.10 | $203.10 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.53 | 8.743% | $25.5872 | $25.59 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.60 | 6.493% | $251.9624 | $251.96 | $251.95 | $252.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.13 | $1,074.8071 | $1,074.81 | $1,074.80 | $1,074.80 | |