| 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 | $180.87 | 5.726% | $191.2266 | $191.23 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.43 | 3.397% | $115.2153 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.43 | 8.371% | $199.8686 | $199.87 | $199.85 | $199.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.55 | 8.251% | $233.335 | $233.34 | $233.35 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.34 | 4.497% | $107.9872 | $107.99 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.91 | 6.443% | $240.4654 | $240.47 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.56 | 4.703% | $182.7696 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.09 | $1,270.8677 | $1,270.89 | $1,270.85 | $1,270.90 | |