| 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 | $189.87 | 5.401% | $200.1249 | $200.12 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.45 | 13.789% | $270.192 | $270.19 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.78 | 9.608% | $210.2062 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.85 | 3.317% | $146.5552 | $146.56 | $146.55 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.60 | 4.801% | $86.5656 | $86.57 | $86.55 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.90 | 4.472% | $249.5836 | $249.58 | $249.60 | $249.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.30 | 6.734% | $86.7747 | $86.77 | $86.75 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.75 | $1,250.0022 | $1,250.00 | $1,249.95 | $1,250.10 | |