| 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 | $188.63 | 5.120% | $198.2879 | $198.29 | $198.30 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.80 | 12.224% | $74.9656 | $74.97 | $74.95 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.38 | 6.322% | $65.2604 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.27 | 10.698% | $43.4711 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.47 | 7.692% | $42.506 | $42.51 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.58 | 13.672% | $110.9211 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.54 | 5.573% | $80.8056 | $80.81 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $569.67 | $616.2177 | $616.23 | $616.15 | $616.30 | |