| 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 | $209.25 | 5.231% | $220.1959 | $220.20 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.63 | 11.438% | $142.2283 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.74 | 6.484% | $187.135 | $187.14 | $187.15 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.71 | 13.340% | $194.6161 | $194.62 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.50 | 5.262% | $82.6307 | $82.63 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.76 | 10.535% | $151.1677 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.98 | 9.229% | $195.4981 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.57 | $1,173.4718 | $1,173.49 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.40 | |