| 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 | $168.40 | 9.551% | $184.4839 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.50 | 3.294% | $30.4717 | $30.47 | $30.45 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.89 | 4.746% | $16.6441 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.50 | 13.206% | $277.9207 | $277.92 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.80 | 4.654% | $11.3026 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.46 | 13.566% | $225.3831 | $225.38 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.45 | 9.192% | $265.8279 | $265.83 | $265.85 | $265.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.00 | $1,012.0340 | $1,012.02 | $1,012.05 | $1,012.00 | |