| 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 | $180.89 | 4.388% | $188.8275 | $188.83 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.68 | 8.274% | $50.5423 | $50.54 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.36 | 13.256% | $62.6985 | $62.70 | $62.70 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.65 | 5.428% | $138.796 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.63 | 5.566% | $92.5075 | $92.51 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.25 | 6.500% | $200.4863 | $200.49 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.39 | 12.598% | $132.1788 | $132.18 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.85 | $866.0369 | $866.05 | $866.10 | $866.00 | |