| 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 | $180.85 | 3.125% | $186.5016 | $186.50 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.60 | 12.595% | $70.4845 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.52 | 6.726% | $203.3344 | $203.33 | $203.35 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.71 | 5.403% | $80.8546 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.60 | 7.256% | $215.1555 | $215.16 | $215.15 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.75 | 10.334% | $271.1458 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.31 | 13.447% | $186.4048 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.34 | $1,213.8812 | $1,213.87 | $1,213.90 | $1,213.90 | |