| 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 | $188.73 | 5.313% | $198.7572 | $198.76 | $198.75 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.96 | 5.508% | $215.1941 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.98 | 7.669% | $208.8563 | $208.86 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.84 | 4.132% | $154.9901 | $154.99 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.66 | 10.533% | $19.5201 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.34 | 8.418% | $225.8781 | $225.88 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.92 | 7.307% | $172.6784 | $172.68 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.43 | $1,195.8743 | $1,195.88 | $1,195.90 | $1,196.00 | |