| 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 | $185.37 | 3.673% | $192.1786 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.64 | 8.600% | $25.673 | $25.67 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.41 | 4.295% | $179.815 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.36 | 6.680% | $204.1428 | $204.14 | $204.15 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.67 | 6.421% | $140.1245 | $140.12 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.94 | 5.572% | $37.9426 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.79 | 11.841% | $246.9337 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $961.18 | $1,026.8102 | $1,026.80 | $1,026.80 | $1,026.70 | |