| 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 | $185.79 | 8.102% | $200.8427 | $200.84 | $200.85 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.83 | 7.530% | $255.7386 | $255.74 | $255.75 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.38 | 13.561% | $98.094 | $98.09 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.51 | 13.102% | $230.1739 | $230.17 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.57 | 5.840% | $126.5529 | $126.55 | $126.55 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.26 | 6.297% | $62.9916 | $62.99 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.36 | 5.364% | $251.1456 | $251.15 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,130.70 | $1,225.5393 | $1,225.53 | $1,225.55 | $1,225.50 | |