| 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 | $186.92 | 8.582% | $202.9615 | $202.96 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.83 | 9.113% | $146.0259 | $146.03 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.33 | 9.479% | $148.1579 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.52 | 11.230% | $144.0651 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.79 | 13.215% | $211.4743 | $211.47 | $211.45 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.56 | 5.222% | $218.3988 | $218.40 | $218.40 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.84 | 9.200% | $102.4733 | $102.47 | $102.45 | $102.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.79 | $1,173.5568 | $1,173.56 | $1,173.50 | $1,173.70 | |