| 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 | $181.98 | 3.705% | $188.7224 | $188.72 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.43 | 4.600% | $79.9458 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.68 | 11.660% | $28.6743 | $28.67 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.96 | 8.313% | $157.0105 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.69 | 12.170% | $36.6684 | $36.67 | $36.65 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.70 | 7.284% | $155.2399 | $155.24 | $155.25 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.99 | 11.142% | $8.8802 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $614.43 | $655.1415 | $655.14 | $655.10 | $655.10 | |