| 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 | $166.77 | 9.698% | $182.9434 | $182.94 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.75 | 5.708% | $27.2198 | $27.22 | $27.20 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.98 | 7.496% | $35.4522 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.95 | 11.665% | $83.6929 | $83.69 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.61 | 5.587% | $258.2764 | $258.28 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.80 | 5.550% | $208.7779 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.35 | 4.571% | $84.0228 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.21 | $880.3854 | $880.38 | $880.40 | $880.40 | |