| 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 | $187.78 | 6.578% | $200.1322 | $200.13 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.42 | 3.526% | $119.4897 | $119.49 | $119.50 | $119.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.69 | 11.495% | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.97 | 10.405% | $269.3551 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.62 | 7.194% | $173.2469 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.86 | 6.594% | $81.9281 | $81.93 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.96 | 12.326% | $86.4461 | $86.45 | $86.45 | $86.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.30 | $1,138.7481 | $1,138.76 | $1,138.80 | $1,138.70 | |