| 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 | $188.44 | 5.165% | $198.1729 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.54 | 3.181% | $163.5832 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.72 | 12.873% | $241.2322 | $241.23 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.47 | 7.227% | $184.9344 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.60 | 8.827% | $188.9237 | $188.92 | $188.90 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.33 | 12.655% | $272.9969 | $273.00 | $273.00 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.26 | 9.635% | $221.7478 | $221.75 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,351.36 | $1,471.5911 | $1,471.58 | $1,471.60 | $1,471.50 | |