| 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 | $169.54 | 9.376% | $185.4361 | $185.44 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.65 | 10.580% | $6.2478 | $6.25 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.62 | 3.511% | $31.6951 | $31.70 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.72 | 13.703% | $70.1775 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.68 | 11.660% | $199.5141 | $199.51 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.97 | 8.110% | $16.1841 | $16.18 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.28 | 10.739% | $176.3851 | $176.39 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.46 | $685.6398 | $685.65 | $685.70 | $685.60 | |