| 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 | $197.26 | 5.269% | $207.6536 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.52 | 13.859% | $276.1308 | $276.13 | $276.15 | $276.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.78 | 6.126% | $48.5845 | $48.58 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.36 | 7.578% | $184.3457 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.91 | 9.831% | $122.9119 | $122.91 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.90 | 4.761% | $100.4658 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.77 | 7.523% | $247.0556 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.50 | $1,187.1479 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.15 | $1,187.20 | |