| 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 | $203.27 | 5.735% | $214.9275 | $214.93 | $214.95 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.74 | 11.270% | $175.5173 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.87 | 6.426% | $140.344 | $140.34 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.86 | 8.480% | $198.3665 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.74 | 4.569% | $208.8661 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.36 | 3.418% | $120.3372 | $120.34 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.77 | 3.849% | $125.4184 | $125.42 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.61 | $1,183.7770 | $1,183.79 | $1,183.75 | $1,183.70 | |