| 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 | $186.25 | 8.119% | $201.3716 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.76 | 5.157% | $204.8038 | $204.80 | $204.80 | $204.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.87 | 3.431% | $167.4238 | $167.42 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.98 | 11.432% | $20.0355 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.56 | 12.836% | $274.8234 | $274.82 | $274.80 | $274.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.32 | 6.109% | $207.2521 | $207.25 | $207.25 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.55 | 10.790% | $115.8309 | $115.83 | $115.85 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.29 | $1,191.5411 | $1,191.53 | $1,191.50 | $1,191.50 | |