| 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 | $187.45 | 5.520% | $197.7972 | $197.80 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.60 | 5.239% | $140.5993 | $140.60 | $140.60 | $140.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.56 | 11.622% | $248.4259 | $248.43 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.71 | 13.340% | $84.6763 | $84.68 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.73 | 12.808% | $59.4837 | $59.48 | $59.50 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.45 | 7.776% | $19.8847 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.83 | 6.856% | $170.7879 | $170.79 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.33 | $921.6550 | $921.66 | $921.75 | $921.70 | |