| 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 | $185.55 | 10.487% | $205.0086 | $205.01 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.76 | 13.444% | $79.1385 | $79.14 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.40 | 6.223% | $41.8519 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.38 | 5.831% | $25.8016 | $25.80 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.93 | 8.538% | $22.717 | $22.72 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.86 | 7.280% | $103.9114 | $103.91 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.91 | 12.529% | $74.1679 | $74.17 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $502.79 | $552.5969 | $552.60 | $552.55 | $552.60 | |