| 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 | $178.71 | 6.168% | $189.7328 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.60 | 11.226% | $250.9259 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.55 | 12.843% | $104.4362 | $104.44 | $104.45 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.72 | 4.720% | $51.0196 | $51.02 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.62 | 4.627% | $195.2549 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.27 | 9.294% | $39.6409 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.90 | 12.384% | $8.8783 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $776.37 | $839.8886 | $839.89 | $839.95 | $839.80 | |