| 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 | $177.78 | 7.870% | $191.7713 | $191.77 | $191.75 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.55 | 3.423% | $66.7595 | $66.76 | $66.75 | $66.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.80 | 6.483% | $9.3705 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.48 | 4.414% | $51.664 | $51.66 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.46 | 12.263% | $7.2522 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.73 | 5.505% | $48.2474 | $48.25 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.96 | 13.678% | $162.5141 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.76 | $537.5790 | $537.57 | $537.50 | $537.70 | |