| 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 | $178.63 | 5.553% | $188.5493 | $188.55 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.40 | 6.320% | $56.7749 | $56.77 | $56.75 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.74 | 8.484% | $96.2687 | $96.27 | $96.25 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.70 | 9.624% | $113.6801 | $113.68 | $113.70 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.65 | 5.265% | $41.7376 | $41.74 | $41.75 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.54 | 12.223% | $28.6618 | $28.66 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.34 | 11.373% | $179.6892 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.00 | $705.3616 | $705.36 | $705.35 | $705.40 | |