| 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 | $170.39 | 9.269% | $186.1834 | $186.18 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.74 | 4.480% | $24.8036 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.87 | 5.150% | $179.6698 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.72 | 12.164% | $173.5401 | $173.54 | $173.55 | $173.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.38 | 6.510% | $170.8207 | $170.82 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.73 | 7.626% | $42.7598 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.87 | 9.610% | $199.3477 | $199.35 | $199.35 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.70 | $977.1251 | $977.12 | $977.10 | $977.10 | |