| 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 | $200.93 | 3.750% | $208.4649 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.37 | 12.863% | $178.7411 | $178.74 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.29 | 12.443% | $156.6219 | $156.62 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.91 | 7.640% | $209.8011 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.41 | 5.151% | $104.5306 | $104.53 | $104.55 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.37 | 5.460% | $209.201 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.27 | 11.517% | $17.0286 | $17.03 | $17.05 | $17.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.55 | $1,084.3892 | $1,084.38 | $1,084.40 | $1,084.30 | |