| 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 | $185.54 | 6.373% | $197.3645 | $197.36 | $197.35 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.61 | 5.564% | $250.8306 | $250.83 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.53 | 3.848% | $128.2834 | $128.28 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.59 | 9.350% | $197.4752 | $197.48 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.42 | 10.635% | $156.46 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.96 | 5.276% | $41.0155 | $41.02 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.29 | 12.780% | $242.8041 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.94 | $1,214.2333 | $1,214.23 | $1,214.25 | $1,214.30 | |