| 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 | $188.40 | 9.424% | $206.1548 | $206.15 | $206.15 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.57 | 5.370% | $170.2463 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.49 | 10.777% | $157.8461 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.81 | 12.170% | $6.5171 | $6.52 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.30 | 10.861% | $163.2983 | $163.30 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.88 | 11.832% | $139.6558 | $139.66 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.31 | 12.722% | $219.0301 | $219.03 | $219.05 | $219.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.76 | $1,062.7485 | $1,062.76 | $1,062.75 | $1,062.70 | |