| 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 | $198.91 | 3.185% | $205.2453 | $205.25 | $205.25 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.48 | 3.863% | $172.9111 | $172.91 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.76 | 10.357% | $148.7171 | $148.72 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.70 | 6.775% | $113.9289 | $113.93 | $113.95 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.74 | 8.116% | $137.0262 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.57 | 10.234% | $274.0087 | $274.01 | $274.00 | $274.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.49 | 4.476% | $150.9574 | $150.96 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,126.65 | $1,202.7947 | $1,202.81 | $1,202.80 | $1,202.70 | |