| 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 | $197.95 | 5.195% | $208.2335 | $208.23 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.42 | 3.489% | $84.2607 | $84.26 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.56 | 5.808% | $104.2844 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.74 | 4.261% | $122.7569 | $122.76 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.35 | 7.718% | $258.9002 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.32 | 3.587% | $228.2229 | $228.22 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.76 | 4.130% | $245.4969 | $245.50 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.10 | $1,252.1555 | $1,252.15 | $1,252.15 | $1,252.20 | |