| 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 | $180.80 | 4.850% | $189.5688 | $189.57 | $189.55 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.99 | 3.119% | $178.3856 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.68 | 13.301% | $40.4258 | $40.43 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.39 | 6.219% | $109.8198 | $109.82 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.53 | 7.801% | $57.7059 | $57.71 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.60 | 12.227% | $157.7912 | $157.79 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.97 | 7.849% | $31.2439 | $31.24 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.96 | $764.9410 | $764.95 | $764.95 | $764.90 | |