| 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 | $187.27 | 4.801% | $196.2608 | $196.26 | $196.25 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.47 | 10.215% | $34.6847 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.81 | 9.111% | $102.357 | $102.36 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.83 | 8.525% | $47.5665 | $47.57 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.68 | 11.584% | $19.7281 | $19.73 | $19.75 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.69 | 7.671% | $205.3178 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.65 | 13.359% | $243.3251 | $243.33 | $243.35 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.40 | $849.2400 | $849.25 | $849.25 | $849.30 | |