| 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 | $184.88 | 5.563% | $195.1649 | $195.16 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.27 | 8.285% | $72.8433 | $72.84 | $72.85 | $72.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.91 | 4.140% | $141.5367 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.26 | 13.657% | $69.6263 | $69.63 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.78 | 13.605% | $21.335 | $21.34 | $21.35 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $92.95 | 10.787% | $102.9765 | $102.98 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.46 | 8.796% | $270.3145 | $270.31 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.51 | $873.7972 | $873.80 | $873.85 | $873.70 | |