| 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 | $185.89 | 5.255% | $195.6585 | $195.66 | $195.65 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.43 | 9.367% | $161.2398 | $161.24 | $161.25 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.40 | 9.322% | $269.3694 | $269.37 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.59 | 8.156% | $25.514 | $25.51 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.28 | 11.683% | $200.2253 | $200.23 | $200.25 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.29 | 4.415% | $117.2476 | $117.25 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.46 | 7.710% | $40.3482 | $40.35 | $40.35 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.34 | $1,009.6028 | $1,009.61 | $1,009.60 | $1,009.50 | |