| 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 | $218.86 | 5.617% | $231.1534 | $231.15 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.77 | 6.148% | $198.2526 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.65 | 13.230% | $159.258 | $159.26 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.28 | 5.458% | $51.9697 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.43 | 13.850% | $171.2646 | $171.26 | $171.25 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.75 | 9.276% | $200.7947 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.68 | 13.682% | $175.8433 | $175.84 | $175.85 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.42 | $1,188.5363 | $1,188.52 | $1,188.50 | $1,188.70 | |