| 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 | $198.85 | 3.625% | $206.0583 | $206.06 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.60 | 7.717% | $46.9646 | $46.96 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.81 | 12.865% | $93.4635 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.97 | 9.795% | $162.4637 | $162.46 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.39 | 13.725% | $211.972 | $211.97 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.72 | 4.268% | $198.8599 | $198.86 | $198.85 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.38 | 4.700% | $253.7719 | $253.77 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.72 | $1,173.5539 | $1,173.54 | $1,173.45 | $1,173.80 | |