| 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 | $189.47 | 5.169% | $199.2637 | $199.26 | $199.25 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.30 | 4.256% | $149.3988 | $149.40 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.55 | 3.191% | $18.11 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.90 | 11.356% | $112.3582 | $112.36 | $112.35 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.54 | 12.541% | $14.1126 | $14.11 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.25 | 9.609% | $59.4629 | $59.46 | $59.45 | $59.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.96 | 7.591% | $125.8384 | $125.84 | $125.85 | $125.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.97 | $678.5446 | $678.54 | $678.50 | $678.60 | |