| 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 | $172.42 | 5.615% | $182.1014 | $182.10 | $182.10 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.60 | 7.793% | $36.2184 | $36.22 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.65 | 7.708% | $83.6353 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.42 | 5.105% | $87.6786 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.71 | 8.298% | $156.718 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.46 | 5.866% | $58.7133 | $58.71 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.43 | 3.196% | $21.0829 | $21.08 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.69 | $626.1479 | $626.15 | $626.15 | $626.10 | |