| 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 | $186.37 | 5.225% | $196.1078 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.56 | 8.141% | $115.235 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.51 | 8.114% | $213.536 | $213.54 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.70 | 8.328% | $69.0049 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.25 | 3.838% | $136.2874 | $136.29 | $136.30 | $136.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.81 | 12.331% | $148.0635 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.55 | 6.555% | $195.5817 | $195.58 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.75 | $1,073.8163 | $1,073.82 | $1,073.85 | $1,073.80 | |