| 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 | $174.88 | 6.129% | $185.5984 | $185.60 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.94 | 6.397% | $16.9597 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.51 | 13.714% | $68.8083 | $68.81 | $68.80 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.66 | 4.753% | $28.9747 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.33 | 4.520% | $27.5201 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.41 | 5.331% | $261.6527 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.33 | 8.267% | $16.5973 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.06 | $606.1112 | $606.11 | $606.05 | $606.20 | |