| 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 | $178.27 | 6.853% | $190.4868 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.47 | 6.541% | $43.1171 | $43.12 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.39 | 11.246% | $24.908 | $24.91 | $24.90 | $24.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 8.610% | $16.7151 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.49 | 3.858% | $57.6308 | $57.63 | $57.65 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.94 | 7.542% | $262.338 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.36 | 7.483% | $92.8223 | $92.82 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.31 | $688.0181 | $688.03 | $688.00 | $687.90 | |