| 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 | $182.96 | 3.560% | $189.4734 | $189.47 | $189.45 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.30 | 3.486% | $49.9837 | $49.98 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.47 | 12.798% | $135.8878 | $135.89 | $135.90 | $135.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.59 | 4.842% | $156.8331 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.31 | 7.207% | $13.1972 | $13.20 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.54 | 11.465% | $8.4045 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.34 | 6.774% | $176.5401 | $176.54 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.51 | $730.3198 | $730.31 | $730.35 | $730.30 | |