| 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 | $187.97 | 5.670% | $198.6279 | $198.63 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.32 | 9.394% | $148.032 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.33 | 12.571% | $180.4851 | $180.49 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.73 | 6.361% | $194.3535 | $194.35 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.34 | 13.576% | $98.0615 | $98.06 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.36 | 11.391% | $87.286 | $87.29 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.98 | 3.345% | $258.3418 | $258.34 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.03 | $1,165.1878 | $1,165.19 | $1,165.25 | $1,165.20 | |