| 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 | $140.53 | 6.588% | $149.7881 | $149.79 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.40 | 12.801% | $50.0836 | $50.08 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.84 | 12.573% | $38.0947 | $38.09 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.53 | 7.747% | $19.9655 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.30 | 5.325% | $198.327 | $198.33 | $198.35 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.55 | 9.530% | $49.8909 | $49.89 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.79 | 4.830% | $83.6439 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.94 | $589.7937 | $589.79 | $589.85 | $589.80 | |