| 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 | $185.30 | 4.794% | $194.1833 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.32 | 3.286% | $249.2498 | $249.25 | $249.25 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.99 | 9.682% | $200.7071 | $200.71 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.61 | 11.452% | $84.2689 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.43 | 11.665% | $59.6626 | $59.66 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.29 | 3.592% | $32.4139 | $32.41 | $32.40 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.58 | 10.255% | $164.9194 | $164.92 | $164.90 | $164.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.52 | $985.4050 | $985.40 | $985.35 | $985.40 | |