| 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 | $193.85 | 3.562% | $200.7549 | $200.75 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.86 | 5.625% | $72.7334 | $72.73 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.57 | 7.661% | $151.3391 | $151.34 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.35 | 10.347% | $276.2537 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.82 | 7.118% | $25.5155 | $25.52 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.59 | 5.502% | $12.2277 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.87 | 10.400% | $204.0965 | $204.10 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.91 | $942.9208 | $942.92 | $942.95 | $942.90 | |