| 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 | $184.84 | 6.723% | $197.2668 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.25 | 9.600% | $203.034 | $203.03 | $203.05 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.93 | 7.122% | $208.8129 | $208.81 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.51 | 8.113% | $215.6962 | $215.70 | $215.70 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 6.192% | $5.8406 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.29 | 11.614% | $279.3587 | $279.36 | $279.35 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.94 | 6.279% | $70.0804 | $70.08 | $70.10 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.26 | $1,180.0896 | $1,180.09 | $1,180.10 | $1,180.10 | |