| 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 | $188.52 | 5.179% | $198.2835 | $198.28 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.31 | 13.225% | $49.0377 | $49.04 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.87 | 7.252% | $115.6927 | $115.69 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.72 | 6.132% | $136.6131 | $136.61 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.47 | 4.373% | $11.9716 | $11.97 | $11.95 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.54 | 9.313% | $46.5018 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.48 | 8.260% | $173.7356 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.91 | $731.8360 | $731.83 | $731.85 | $731.80 | |