| 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 | $176.52 | 5.305% | $185.8844 | $185.88 | $185.90 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.97 | 9.850% | $182.318 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.89 | 7.492% | $241.7388 | $241.74 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.64 | 3.300% | $80.2021 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.31 | 12.566% | $14.9825 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.59 | 9.193% | $268.1671 | $268.17 | $268.15 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.97 | 4.839% | $92.2269 | $92.23 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.89 | $1,065.5198 | $1,065.52 | $1,065.55 | $1,065.50 | |