| 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 | $185.99 | 5.397% | $196.0279 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.94 | 3.145% | $123.7121 | $123.71 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.37 | 4.432% | $161.2117 | $161.21 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.97 | 7.313% | $112.6465 | $112.65 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.68 | 4.812% | $219.7698 | $219.77 | $219.75 | $219.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.81 | 5.796% | $17.7843 | $17.78 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.74 | 13.352% | $270.6166 | $270.62 | $270.60 | $270.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.50 | $1,101.7689 | $1,101.77 | $1,101.75 | $1,101.70 | |