| 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 | $178.53 | 3.704% | $185.1428 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.67 | 11.577% | $21.9472 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.78 | 6.240% | $265.3663 | $265.37 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.77 | 9.302% | $54.3996 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.52 | 9.599% | $36.7376 | $36.74 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.88 | 6.137% | $110.2551 | $110.26 | $110.25 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.48 | 8.496% | $143.7355 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $767.63 | $817.5841 | $817.60 | $817.60 | $817.50 | |