| 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 | $176.79 | 6.798% | $188.8082 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.81 | 5.577% | $74.7591 | $74.76 | $74.75 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.91 | 5.661% | $84.4337 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.68 | 13.394% | $221.8894 | $221.89 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.36 | 5.491% | $212.4167 | $212.42 | $212.40 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.71 | 8.786% | $249.8923 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.87 | 4.745% | $147.5543 | $147.55 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.13 | $1,179.7537 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.80 | |