| 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 | $178.76 | 4.545% | $186.8846 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.38 | 5.613% | $53.2078 | $53.21 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.64 | 6.831% | $66.9189 | $66.92 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.32 | 8.723% | $42.7499 | $42.75 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.99 | 7.503% | $136.5181 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.62 | 4.699% | $168.1675 | $168.17 | $168.15 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.39 | 10.530% | $70.065 | $70.07 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.10 | $724.5118 | $724.52 | $724.45 | $724.50 | |