| 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 | $179.77 | 3.718% | $186.4538 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.69 | 5.128% | $17.5459 | $17.55 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.59 | 9.668% | $46.7076 | $46.71 | $46.70 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.27 | 5.191% | $36.049 | $36.05 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.89 | 8.410% | $48.6652 | $48.67 | $48.65 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.48 | 7.559% | $126.3603 | $126.36 | $126.35 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.31 | 7.272% | $144.077 | $144.08 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.00 | $605.8588 | $605.87 | $605.85 | $605.90 | |