| 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 | $176.40 | 6.696% | $188.2117 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.88 | 11.557% | $81.3027 | $81.30 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.95 | 9.107% | $61.0454 | $61.05 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.46 | 13.606% | $56.1895 | $56.19 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.59 | 4.483% | $78.9787 | $78.98 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.70 | 6.692% | $221.5993 | $221.60 | $221.60 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.43 | 6.821% | $246.1476 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.41 | $933.4749 | $933.48 | $933.50 | $933.40 | |