| 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 | $187.30 | 6.493% | $199.4614 | $199.46 | $199.45 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.80 | 5.719% | $187.9684 | $187.97 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.93 | 4.578% | $144.2444 | $144.24 | $144.25 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.96 | 13.645% | $274.9754 | $274.98 | $275.00 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.40 | 5.515% | $263.1544 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.90 | 5.486% | $37.8695 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.43 | 11.744% | $166.9791 | $166.98 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.72 | $1,274.6526 | $1,274.65 | $1,274.65 | $1,274.80 | |