| 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 | $195.25 | 6.773% | $208.4743 | $208.47 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.74 | 6.289% | $50.7424 | $50.74 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.98 | 4.671% | $19.8666 | $19.87 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.38 | 5.858% | $141.1934 | $141.19 | $141.20 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.50 | 12.872% | $259.0412 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.98 | 10.522% | $113.8156 | $113.82 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.52 | 10.114% | $64.4387 | $64.44 | $64.45 | $64.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.35 | $857.5722 | $857.57 | $857.55 | $857.50 | |