| 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 | $178.79 | 7.188% | $191.6414 | $191.64 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.40 | 4.735% | $86.3016 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.82 | 9.833% | $31.6539 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.64 | 5.276% | $37.5204 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.94 | 13.576% | $236.1699 | $236.17 | $236.15 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.99 | 12.376% | $30.3303 | $30.33 | $30.35 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.85 | 8.801% | $248.9911 | $248.99 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.43 | $862.6086 | $862.60 | $862.60 | $862.60 | |