| 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 | $172.99 | 7.245% | $185.5231 | $185.52 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.32 | 10.104% | $81.8293 | $81.83 | $81.85 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.96 | 4.538% | $45.9549 | $45.95 | $45.95 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.58 | 13.443% | $29.0187 | $29.02 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.80 | 12.599% | $33.5545 | $33.55 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.41 | 6.504% | $79.2496 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.67 | 4.761% | $56.2252 | $56.23 | $56.25 | $56.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.73 | $511.3553 | $511.35 | $511.35 | $511.30 | |