| 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 | $173.95 | 7.596% | $187.1632 | $187.16 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.69 | 4.526% | $70.7536 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.89 | 10.108% | $92.3696 | $92.37 | $92.35 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.71 | 3.507% | $168.4162 | $168.42 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.97 | 13.467% | $69.1808 | $69.18 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.64 | 13.696% | $30.2886 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.71 | 13.846% | $254.6849 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.56 | $872.8569 | $872.85 | $872.85 | $873.00 | |