| 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 | $176.83 | 4.514% | $184.8121 | $184.81 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.37 | 9.200% | $73.568 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.99 | 3.605% | $243.4614 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.28 | 3.430% | $177.1549 | $177.15 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.36 | 12.280% | $58.7898 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.31 | 6.581% | $154.8729 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.35 | 4.528% | $95.4863 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.49 | $988.1454 | $988.14 | $988.10 | $988.30 | |