| 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 | $183.73 | 3.499% | $190.1587 | $190.16 | $190.15 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.33 | 7.561% | $70.2696 | $70.27 | $70.25 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.92 | 4.437% | $68.8449 | $68.84 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.64 | 12.582% | $6.3496 | $6.35 | $6.35 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.52 | 10.288% | $91.0097 | $91.01 | $91.00 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.39 | 12.730% | $80.4779 | $80.48 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.99 | 9.542% | $51.4738 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $521.52 | $558.5842 | $558.58 | $558.55 | $558.60 | |