| 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 | $187.28 | 7.823% | $201.9309 | $201.93 | $201.95 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.67 | 6.564% | $62.5211 | $62.52 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.76 | 12.120% | $60.2757 | $60.28 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.78 | 4.362% | $178.2294 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.54 | 9.815% | $151.0396 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.37 | 13.600% | $268.5163 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.88 | 9.181% | $217.1392 | $217.14 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.28 | $1,139.6522 | $1,139.66 | $1,139.70 | $1,139.50 | |