| 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 | $175.61 | 5.315% | $184.9437 | $184.94 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.32 | 4.724% | $50.6026 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.66 | 9.749% | $43.5265 | $43.53 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.52 | 11.749% | $18.4609 | $18.46 | $18.45 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.61 | 13.159% | $135.3495 | $135.35 | $135.35 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.39 | 4.303% | $10.8371 | $10.84 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.25 | 11.788% | $160.1363 | $160.14 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.36 | $603.8566 | $603.86 | $603.90 | $603.70 | |