| 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 | $169.63 | 10.526% | $187.4853 | $187.49 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.97 | 9.658% | $88.7901 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.92 | 13.754% | $49.9608 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.72 | 10.644% | $201.0623 | $201.06 | $201.05 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.27 | 8.565% | $26.3487 | $26.35 | $26.35 | $26.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.95 | 6.804% | $179.3773 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.86 | 4.193% | $9.2315 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.32 | $742.2560 | $742.26 | $742.30 | $742.30 | |