| 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 | $165.82 | 12.162% | $185.987 | $185.99 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.53 | 10.500% | $197.2757 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.80 | 10.251% | $146.4133 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.75 | 10.478% | $218.4702 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.46 | 11.128% | $9.4014 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.27 | 11.672% | $66.188 | $66.19 | $66.20 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.96 | 8.401% | $46.5691 | $46.57 | $46.55 | $46.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.59 | $870.3047 | $870.31 | $870.30 | $870.40 | |