| 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 | $195.25 | 5.636% | $206.2543 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.87 | 12.785% | $108.127 | $108.13 | $108.15 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.78 | 6.835% | $113.0101 | $113.01 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.99 | 11.699% | $74.8272 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.32 | 9.178% | $16.7261 | $16.73 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.83 | 3.628% | $181.1728 | $181.17 | $181.15 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.67 | 9.430% | $250.2336 | $250.23 | $250.25 | $250.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.71 | $950.3511 | $950.35 | $950.40 | $950.30 | |