| 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 | $185.34 | 5.808% | $196.1045 | $196.10 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.93 | 12.216% | $72.8618 | $72.86 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.30 | 8.313% | $170.3763 | $170.38 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.79 | 9.600% | $128.0018 | $128.00 | $128.00 | $128.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.44 | 8.301% | $195.4183 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.50 | 12.720% | $10.7084 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.34 | 10.182% | $53.262 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.64 | $826.7331 | $826.73 | $826.70 | $826.80 | |