| 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 | $184.98 | 5.628% | $195.3907 | $195.39 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.95 | 3.604% | $213.3724 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.26 | 8.203% | $58.7109 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.48 | 3.839% | $145.873 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.98 | 13.289% | $262.8078 | $262.81 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.82 | 13.435% | $206.2475 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.64 | 11.257% | $196.5244 | $196.52 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.11 | $1,278.9267 | $1,278.92 | $1,278.85 | $1,278.90 | |