| 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 | $195.36 | 5.645% | $206.3881 | $206.39 | $206.40 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.92 | 5.478% | $234.0768 | $234.08 | $234.10 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.38 | 13.521% | $250.1776 | $250.18 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.80 | 4.319% | $136.4493 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.81 | 11.303% | $53.214 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.49 | 10.163% | $77.6539 | $77.65 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.61 | 8.688% | $161.5212 | $161.52 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.37 | $1,119.4809 | $1,119.48 | $1,119.50 | $1,119.50 | |