| 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 | $185.50 | 5.340% | $195.4057 | $195.41 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.36 | 7.735% | $135.0566 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.93 | 13.446% | $283.5356 | $283.54 | $283.55 | $283.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.84 | 3.261% | $177.4437 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.88 | 13.259% | $113.1231 | $113.12 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.62 | 9.760% | $48.9749 | $48.97 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.27 | 6.212% | $255.1956 | $255.20 | $255.20 | $255.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,117.40 | $1,208.7352 | $1,208.74 | $1,208.70 | $1,208.70 | |