| 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 | $180.60 | 8.181% | $195.3749 | $195.37 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.94 | 11.343% | $21.0884 | $21.09 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.65 | 13.818% | $55.3725 | $55.37 | $55.35 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.49 | 12.480% | $50.0424 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.33 | 6.571% | $50.4401 | $50.44 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.48 | 13.180% | $272.1753 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.34 | 3.554% | $5.5298 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $585.83 | $650.0234 | $650.02 | $650.05 | $650.00 | |