| 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 | $181.27 | 4.530% | $189.4815 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 5.666% | $8.3476 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.37 | 5.285% | $180.4269 | $180.43 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.75 | 12.787% | $79.7968 | $79.80 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.43 | 9.157% | $272.2703 | $272.27 | $272.25 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.51 | 4.756% | $211.0938 | $211.09 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.57 | 7.749% | $170.8576 | $170.86 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.80 | $1,112.2745 | $1,112.28 | $1,112.30 | $1,112.30 | |