| 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 | $176.81 | 9.874% | $194.2682 | $194.27 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.43 | 12.251% | $36.403 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.87 | 7.592% | $84.8578 | $84.86 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.77 | 4.109% | $92.4176 | $92.42 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.98 | 12.148% | $23.5287 | $23.53 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.54 | 7.864% | $43.7281 | $43.73 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.43 | 4.830% | $212.2074 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.83 | $687.4108 | $687.42 | $687.40 | $687.40 | |