| 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 | $205.36 | 6.873% | $219.4744 | $219.47 | $219.45 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.31 | 5.815% | $49.0029 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.71 | 6.782% | $184.4232 | $184.42 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.62 | 10.284% | $185.9609 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.67 | 4.785% | $165.2145 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.78 | 6.111% | $181.2164 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.37 | 12.740% | $170.6545 | $170.65 | $170.65 | $170.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.82 | $1,155.9468 | $1,155.93 | $1,155.85 | $1,156.00 | |