| 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 | $28.52 | 8.314% | $30.8912 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.59 | 8.425% | $88.464 | $88.46 | $88.45 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.57 | 5.203% | $44.7849 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.29 | 3.614% | $19.9871 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.94 | 9.387% | $196.831 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.48 | 13.568% | $176.5755 | $176.58 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.26 | 9.730% | $185.729 | $185.73 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.65 | $743.2627 | $743.26 | $743.35 | $743.30 | |