| 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 | $172.76 | 5.585% | $182.4086 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.26 | 8.753% | $88.3727 | $88.37 | $88.35 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.26 | 4.735% | $42.1663 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.40 | 10.136% | $77.5357 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.81 | 12.676% | $208.2365 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.87 | 5.113% | $56.6244 | $56.62 | $56.60 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.99 | 9.230% | $31.6658 | $31.67 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.35 | $687.0100 | $687.02 | $686.95 | $687.00 | |