| 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 | $172.86 | 9.439% | $189.1763 | $189.18 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.49 | 5.625% | $13.1926 | $13.19 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.34 | 3.700% | $22.1296 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.67 | 3.713% | $11.0662 | $11.07 | $11.05 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.51 | 13.458% | $77.7301 | $77.73 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.81 | 5.712% | $178.4524 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.59 | 4.357% | $142.5412 | $142.54 | $142.55 | $142.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $591.27 | $634.2884 | $634.29 | $634.35 | $634.30 | |