| 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 | $185.72 | 6.105% | $197.0582 | $197.06 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.49 | 12.588% | $125.5244 | $125.52 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.91 | 7.652% | $158.1516 | $158.15 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.62 | 8.308% | $126.3088 | $126.31 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.98 | 8.695% | $263.0202 | $263.02 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.37 | 6.537% | $45.1397 | $45.14 | $45.15 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.57 | 4.463% | $62.2286 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.66 | $977.4315 | $977.43 | $977.40 | $977.40 | |