| 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 | $185.37 | 5.725% | $195.9824 | $195.98 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.57 | 5.483% | $202.0738 | $202.07 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.65 | 12.642% | $14.2492 | $14.25 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.56 | 8.105% | $242.7606 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.39 | 12.166% | $20.6273 | $20.63 | $20.65 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.29 | 11.193% | $248.2828 | $248.28 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.54 | 3.338% | $238.2354 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.37 | $1,162.2115 | $1,162.21 | $1,162.25 | $1,162.20 | |