| 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 | $187.73 | 7.468% | $201.7497 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.33 | 10.855% | $182.168 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.25 | 3.396% | $38.515 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.53 | 6.505% | $29.3208 | $29.32 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.25 | 6.603% | $21.5871 | $21.59 | $21.60 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.56 | 9.651% | $80.6593 | $80.66 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.60 | 12.156% | $43.2922 | $43.29 | $43.30 | $43.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.25 | $597.2921 | $597.30 | $597.25 | $597.30 | |