| 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 | $190.50 | 7.438% | $204.6694 | $204.67 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.70 | 9.856% | $196.3127 | $196.31 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.49 | 7.560% | $247.915 | $247.92 | $247.90 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.74 | 12.183% | $229.6835 | $229.68 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.84 | 8.576% | $187.6628 | $187.66 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.32 | 12.150% | $188.7709 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.58 | 12.615% | $144.8004 | $144.80 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,274.17 | $1,399.8147 | $1,399.81 | $1,399.75 | $1,399.90 | |