| 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 | $170.98 | 8.378% | $185.3047 | $185.30 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.46 | 13.645% | $213.0389 | $213.04 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.77 | 8.820% | $91.1585 | $91.16 | $91.15 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.70 | 11.359% | $83.1852 | $83.19 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.84 | 7.842% | $44.0427 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.63 | 6.381% | $15.5635 | $15.56 | $15.55 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.95 | 6.616% | $7.4098 | $7.41 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.33 | $639.7033 | $639.70 | $639.70 | $639.70 | |