| 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 | $173.75 | 5.624% | $183.5217 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.98 | 12.324% | $257.1995 | $257.20 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.60 | 5.845% | $207.0328 | $207.03 | $207.05 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.46 | 4.287% | $35.9373 | $35.94 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.98 | 6.348% | $198.8495 | $198.85 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.30 | 8.295% | $89.1268 | $89.13 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.99 | 6.840% | $158.1125 | $158.11 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.06 | $1,129.7801 | $1,129.78 | $1,129.80 | $1,129.60 | |