| 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 | $181.70 | 7.177% | $194.7406 | $194.74 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.93 | 12.335% | $166.1772 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.62 | 9.690% | $84.0445 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.30 | 11.615% | $137.6213 | $137.62 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.67 | 6.355% | $248.5197 | $248.52 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.78 | 3.450% | $192.1894 | $192.19 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.69 | 4.714% | $236.329 | $236.33 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.69 | $1,259.6217 | $1,259.62 | $1,259.65 | $1,259.50 | |