| 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 | $181.35 | 4.218% | $188.9993 | $189.00 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.30 | 11.455% | $254.4518 | $254.45 | $254.45 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.52 | 11.203% | $92.8767 | $92.88 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.43 | 11.298% | $47.2237 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.54 | 8.152% | $37.3557 | $37.36 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.62 | 4.291% | $242.6017 | $242.60 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.86 | 13.580% | $225.8652 | $225.87 | $225.85 | $225.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.62 | $1,089.3741 | $1,089.38 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.50 | |